Green Winged Orchid

Anacamptis morio

  Orchis bouffon

Presence in France. See link below.

Height. 10cm - 30cm

Leaves. Mostly in basal rosette, oblong, unspotted and appear in late winter - early spring.

Flowers. Variable in colour, purples, reds, lilacs sometimes pink or white. Lateral sepals with green veins, sepals and petals close together to form a hood. Lip three lobed, spotted in the center.

Flowering period. April - May

Soil type. Weakly acid or calcareous. Full sun or partial shade.

Protection. Liste des espèces végétales protégées en région Nord-Pas-de-Calais : Article 1

Green Winged Orchid Anacamptis morio
Green Winged Orchid Anacamptis morio

French link for this species including maps HERE