Early purple orchid
Orchis mascula
Orchis mâle
Presence in
Height. 20cm - 60cm
Leaves. Basal leaves narrow oblong with
purple blotches, rarely without blotches, several sheathing leaves in
the lower half which appear in winter.
Flowers. Purple, rarely pinkish or white, the lateral sepals spreading upwards, upper sepals and petals forming a hood.Usually some spots in the whitish middle. 3 lobed.
Flowering period. April - July
Soil type. Calcareous or acid, usually
alkaline substrata. Full sun or partial shade.
Protection. Liste
des espèces végétales protégées en région Nord-Pas-de-Calais : Article 1
French link for this species including maps HERE