Μελισσούι, Οφρύς η κίτρινη υποείδος η γαλιλαία
Etymology of Ophrys lutea subspecies galilea: The name of the genus "Ophrys" comes from the Αncient Greek word "ὀφρύς" which means "eyebrow" and represents the hairy edge of the flower bud found in many species. "Lutea" in Latin means yellow, hence it is the characteristic yellow Ophrys of Cyprus. "Galilea" derives from the homonymous region located in northern Israel and southern Lebanon.
It is estimated that at least 31 Ophrys species, subspecies and hybrids have been discovered in Cypriot nature so far.
Ophrys lutea subspecies galilea is a widespread orchid in Cyprus, encountered in all the districts at an altitude of up to 600 meters. In Cyprus, it flowers depending on the altitude from February until April.
