Plant species

green-winged orchid Anacamptis morio

Orchidaceae

Species information

Description

Tuberous terrestrial orchid with an unspotted leaf rosette and a compact spike of purple, pink or occasionally white flowers; the hood is characteristically marked by green veins.

Plant traits

Growth form

orchid

Life cycle

perennial

Height

8–40 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

dry grasslands · mesic grasslands · pastures · open woodland

Light

full sun · partial shade

Moisture

dry · mesic

Soil

indifferent

Substrate

indifferent

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

The flowers produce no nectar and attract pollinators deceptively. The species is protected and classified as Vulnerable on Slovenia's national Red List.

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