How many species with the characteristic «Number of petals: 6» are catalogued?

The catalogue contains 26 Italian wild plant species with the characteristic «Number of petals: 6».

Where in Italy do species with «Number of petals: 6» grow?

They grow in various Italian natural habitats: meadows, woods, coastal areas, rocky environments and wastelands. Distribution varies by species.

When do these plants flower?

The flowering period varies by species. Check the individual species sheets for exact flowering months, with a visual calendar included.

Flower

Number of petals: 6

Alcune piante con fiori a 6 petali

Species

Species with this characteristic

26 species catalogued

sorted alphabetically

Three-Cornered Garlic

Amaryllidaceae

Anacamptis papilionacea

Pink-butterfly Orchid

Orchidaceae

Anacamptis pyramidalis

Pyramidal Orchid

Orchidaceae

Asparagus acutifolius

Dactylorhiza maculata

Heath Spotted-Orchid

Orchidaceae

Epipactis helleborine

Broad-leaved Helleborine

Orchidaceae

Epipactis leptochila

Narrow-Lipped Helleborine

Latte di gallina d'Arabia

Ornithogalum exscapum

Latte di gallina minore

Asparagaceae

Platanthera bifolia

Lesser Butterfly-Orchid

Zafferanetto di Rolli

Thick-Leaved Stonecrop

Long-lipped Tongue-orchid

Frequently asked questions

How many species with the characteristic «Number of petals: 6» are catalogued?: The catalogue contains 26 Italian wild plant species with the characteristic «Number of petals: 6».
What does the characteristic «Number of petals: 6» mean?: Alcune piante con fiori a 6 petali
Where in Italy do species with «Number of petals: 6» grow?: They grow in various Italian natural habitats: meadows, woods, coastal areas, rocky environments and wastelands. Distribution varies by species.
When do these plants flower?: The flowering period varies by species. Check the individual species sheets for exact flowering months, with a visual calendar included.

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