Anacamptis morio
Orchis peint
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Les Maures |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 8-12 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate |
| Height | 10-30 cm |
Description
Resembles Anacamptis champagneuxii but Anacamptis morio subsp. picta (full name) has mauve spots on the lip.
Dry habitat, amongst taller shrubs.
Flowers
The lip is generally folded with 3 lobes, pink or purple. The central lobe is shorter than the lateral lobes and is white with mauve spots.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Long, pointed with mauve spots, upper leaves hugging the stem.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: containing several tiny seeds.
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