PYRAMIDAL ORCHID |
ANACAMPTIS PYRAMIDALIS |
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DESCRIPTION: Height up to 60cm. The greyish-green
basal leaves are narrow as also are the few stem leaves. The flowers
are borne in a compact spike that is at first pyramidal becoming more
elongated. The flowers are wholly bright pink with the upper petals and
sepals forming a neat curving hood. The lower lip has 3 equal sized
lobes. A long pink spur protrudes from the rear. Has an
overall foxy smell. DISTRIBUTION: Widespread on chalk and limestone becoming
local in southern Scotland where it is recorded from only a few mainland
sites. HABITAT: Lime rich soils, grassy areas and dunes. FLOWERING TIME: June to August |