© Robert Thompson
© Robert Thompson
© Mark Wright
Map updated: March 2008
:: Flora of Northern Ireland ::
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© Robert Thompson |
© Robert Thompson |
© Mark Wright |
Map updated: March 2008 |
| Species Description: |
| Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) is so-called because of the obvious rounded-pyramid shape to the flowering spike, especially when young (but some other orchids like Dactylorhiza fuchsii also show this shape when young). The colour of the flowers is a beautiful deep pink; they are visited by moths and butterflies which feed on the nectar at the base of the long slender spur. |
| All names: Anacamptis pyramidalis (L.) Rich. |
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