Τριπόδιο τετράφυλλο υποείδος το τετράφυλλο
Etymology of Tripodion tetraphyllum subspecies tetraphyllum: "Tripodion" derives from the Ancient Greek "τριπόδιον" which means "tripod", implying that the plant "sits" on three stems. "Tetraphyllum" is also Ancient Greek, from "τετράφυλλο" meaning "four-leafed", referring to the leaves whorled by four.
This is the one and only Tripodion kind in the wild Cypriot habitat.
Tripodion tetraphyllum subspecies tetraphyllum is an uncommon plant of the Cypriot habitat. It exists all-around Cyprus excluding the Central Mesaoria region (Nicosia and surrounding plains). Tripodion tetraphyllum subspecies tetraphyllum grows in open forests and stony hills. Its flowering period is from March until May.
