FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Coeloglossum viride, Frog Orchid

Coeloglossum viride; The frog orchid is a common orchid of middle and higher altitudes where conditions for plant growth is favourable, but it can also be found quite commonly on lower altitudes like on the Vestmannaeyjar islands.
It is a member of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae).

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A brief introduction to common Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Monocotyledon list: orchids,
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