Ophrys scolopax
Ophrys bécasse
Woodcock Orchid
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | lip 10-13 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate |
| Height | 15-40 cm |
Description
Ophrys pseudoscolopax is a smaller orchid, with a longer lip pointing upwards. Normally in flower before the end of April.
A tuberous perennial having enlarged underground structures for storage of nutrients.
Flowers
The flower spike carries up to 12 flowers. The sepals are whitish-green or shades of pink with a green central midrib; petals are pink. The lip is deep brown with brownish-violet markings in a pale border with 2 small, velvety, lateral lobes. The yellow tip is largish and turned upwards.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Basal leaves are long, wider in the middle, pointed, shiny; stem leaves narrow.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: numerous seeds.
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