Early purple orchid France
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Early purple orchid. Orchis mascula. Orchis mâle.
Presence in France.
BLUE. Common GREEN Localised ORANGE Rare WHITE Absent or disappeared.
Height. 20cm -60cm
Leaves. Basal leaves narrow oblong with purple blotches, rarely without blotches, several sheathing leaves in the lower half.
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. None known.
