Orchis anthropophora
Orchis anthropophora (Aceras anthropophorum)
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A tall and slender stem, covered with many small flowers that can be red or yellow in colour. Each has a green hood that does not lift or open and the shape of the petal draped below is of well defined 'arms' and 'legs', resembling a tiny man. These grow on stony areas, grassy habitats, roadside banks - often on calcareous soils. These flower from March to May and are widespread in the Mediterranean region.
Posted: Sunday 7th of June 2009 03:25 PM Last reply: Sunday 2nd of March 2025 05:48 AM