Himantoglossum hircinum
Orchis bouc
Lizard Orchid
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Sainte Baume |
| Flower colour | purple |
| Flower size | lip 30-50 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Leaf type | Elliptic |
| Height | 50-90 cm |
Description
One of the tallest Orchids. The name in France ‘Orchis bouc’ refers to the goat-like smell of the orchid to attract insects.
Flowers
The sepals and petals form a small hood above the lip. It has a very small spur and just above the spur is a long bract. The lip is speckled with purple or pink, twisted, long and ribbon-like.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf. Oval to oblong, withered by flowering time.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: in 3 parts.
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