What is "himantoglossum"

Himantoglossum \Himantoglossum\ n. A small genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Mediterranean region.

Syn: genus Himantoglossum.

Himantoglossum is a genus of orchids native to the Canary Islands, Europe, southwest Asia and northern Africa. Its members generally have a labellum which is divided into three parts, of which the middle part is the longest.

The genera Comperia and Barlia are now included in Himantoglossum.