The Orchid of Samos
The orchis anatolica is found in Eastern Mediterranean regions. A delicate-looking species with a loose points of pinkish flowers with large lips and long prominent spurs; reaching 30 cm in height. It is found in light shade in pine woods.
A large selection of orchids are cultivated in Kokkari by a renowned local agricuturalist named Yiakoumis Amyrsonis.
He has succeeded in breeding beautiful varieties and the grounds are worth visiting.
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