Fragrant Orchid
Gymnadenia conopsea
Orchis moucheron
Presence in
Height. 20cm - 60cm
Leaves. Long, narrow and lanceolate and
vary from 3 to 7. The leaf color is gray-green and they appear in spring. Size of leaf: width 1 to
2 cm, length 10 – 25 cm.
Flowers. Dense cylindrical spikes with up to 50
flowers per spike. Distinctive three lobed lip and long spurs. Usually
shades of pink but occasionally white.
Flowering period. May - July
Soil type. Usually calcareous soils. Full sun or
partial shade.
Protection. Liste
des espèces végétales protégées en Corse : Article 1
French link for this species including maps HERE