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Lady orchid.  Orchis purpurea.  Orchis pourpré.
 
Presence in France.

BLUE.  Common   GREEN Localised   ORANGE Rare    WHITE Absent or disappeared.

 
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Height. 30cm - 90cm

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

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   Franche-Comté

 
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