Ophrys umbilicata subsp. rhodia
Endemism
near-endemic [if really occurring in Cyprus], also in Greece (Crete, East Aegean Islands), possibly in Israel
Systematics
The occurrence of the taxon in Cyprus is doubtful and much discussed, see, e.g., Faurholdt (2003) and Shifman (2011).
Faurholdt N. 2003: Notes on the genus Ophrys in Cyprus and Israel. - J. Eur. Orch. 35: 739-749.
Shifman A. 2011: The Ophrys umbilicata group in Israel. - J. Eur. Orch. 43: 401-430. See general remarks on the genus page Ophrys.
Faurholdt N. 2003: Notes on the genus Ophrys in Cyprus and Israel. - J. Eur. Orch. 35: 739-749.
Shifman A. 2011: The Ophrys umbilicata group in Israel. - J. Eur. Orch. 43: 401-430. See general remarks on the genus page Ophrys.
Distribution
Division 3 questionableA