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Lesser-butterfly-orchid.   Platanthera-bifolia.   Orchis-à-deux-feuilles.

 
Presence in France.

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

 
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Height. 15cm -55cm. Those in the open tend to be short, shady habitats produce taller plants.

Leaves. Basal leaves are oblong, 2 - 5 upper leaves linear-lanceolate.

Flowers. Whitish tinged with green, especially the lip. Linear pendent, anther cells close together and parallel.

Flowering period. May - August

Soil type. Predominantly calcareous

Protection. None known.

 
Photo.Lesser-butterfly-orchid.Platanthera-bifolia.Orchis-à-deux-feuilles.France