Pyramid Orchid
Anacamptis pyramidalis
Orchis pyramidal
Presence in
Height. 30cm - 50cm
Leaves. Basal leaves are unspotted,
linear-lanceolate and appear in spring. The cauline ones are shorter and
barely visible on the stem.
Flowers. The colour of the flower varies from
pink to purple, or rarely white. Six tepals, being three small sepals
and three petals. Two small petals are on the sides, while the third and
lower (labellum) is large and bilobate. At the back of the flower there
is a tubular spur of about 1.5 centimetres (0.59 in) long, while the
labellum bears two lateral small flaps
Flowering period. May - July
Soil type. Generally calcareous soils with an
open aspect.
Protection. Liste
des espèces végétales protégées en région Centre : Article 1
Photo - Male Bombus pratorum - Early nesting bumble bee on Pyramid orchid.
French link for this species including maps HERE