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Lady Orchid

Orchis purpurea

  Orchis pourpré

Presence in France. See link below.

Height. 30cm - 90cm

Leaves. 3 - 6 basal, shiny green, unspotted, several sheathing leaves on the stem. Appear in early spring.

Flowers. Brownish purple with white or pale pink, lip dotted with purple, sepals and petals forming a hood.

Flowering period. April - June

Soil type. Calcareous, full sun or part shade.

Protection. Regional  Liste des espèces végétales protégées en région Franche-Comté : Article 1

French link for this species including map HERE