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The Orchis ustulata is fairly short. The ones we found and photographed were about 20-25 cm high.
Flowers.
May-June.
Size.
20-25 cm (short)
Flower Blossom.
10-15 mm lip. The sepals and petals are brownish to dark purple, forming a 12-14mm helmet. The lip is white or pink, 10-15 mm long, with dark purple spots.
Leaves.
Two-Three basal, broad, oblong and pointed.
Habitat.
Rough grassy areas, scrub and open woodlands; likes calcareous soil; often hills or mountains, but under 2100 m.
Note.
Our thanks to reader P. Pernot who informed us of the correct identification.
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