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Burnt-orchidOrchis ustulata.  Orchis brûlé
 
Presence in France.

BLUE.  Common   GREEN Localised   ORANGE Rare    WHITE Absent or disappeared

 
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Height. 10cm - 30cm

Leaves. 2 - 3 oblong, pointed basal, stem with several sheathing leaves above. Unspotted. Appear in autumn.

Flowers. Brownish-purple / maroon. White or pale pink purple spotted lip. Fragrant in an oval spike.

Flowering period. April - July

Soil type. Dry calcareous or acid. Full sun.

Protection. Regional. Lorraine, Picardie, Centre

 
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