Cephalanthera rubra
Céphalanthère rouge
Red Helleborine
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 18-23 mm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September, October |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate |
| Height | 40-60 cm |
Description
An orchid with clear pink flowers. The sepals and petals are pointed, a feature of the Cephalanthera group.
Grows in forest and woodland clearings. A tuberous perennial.
Flowers
The sepals and petals are pointed. The lateral sepals are spread out like wings. The lip is whitish with brownish-yellow ridges, the tip is violet pink.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Long, wider in the middle, pointed with 1 central vein, alternately arranged on the stalk.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: with numerous small seeds.
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