Military Orchid
Orchis militaris
Orchis militaire
Presence in France. See link below.
Height. up to 50cm
Leaves. Stem with rather drawn up oblong basal leaves
Flowers. Dense cone consisting of from 10 to 40 flowers, sepals and side petals are gathered together to form a pointed "helmet" , a lilac colour outside and a veined purple colour inside. The central tongue finishes in two lobes separated by a tooth.
Flowering period. May - June
Soil type. Full sun with dry calcareous substrate.
Protection.
Liste des espèces végétales protégées en région Auvergne : Article 1
Liste des espèces végétales protégées en région Centre : Article 1
Liste des espèces végétales protégées en région Basse-Normandie : Article 1
French link for this species including map HERE