Lesser-butterfly-orchid France
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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.
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.
