Pyramidal orchid
Anacamptis pyramidalis is a perennial orchid that can grow up to 50 centimeters tall. Its zygomorphic flowers can be light pink, dark pink, or purple. A white-flowering variety is also said to occur in some regions. In Central Europe, the flowering season lasts from May to July.
Anacamptis pyramidalis grows in semi-arid meadows, nutrient-poor meadows, and occasionally in open forests. Pollination is believed to be carried out by butterflies.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, 25 to 50 centimeters
Poisonous: No
Origin: Europe, North Africa, West Asia (map)
USDA zone: 6 (-0.4 °F/-18 °C)
Botany
Family: Orchidaceae / orchids
Name: Anacamptis pyramidalis
Common names
German
Pyramiden-Hundswurz, Spitzorchis, Pyramidenorchis
French
Orchis pyramidal, anacamptis en pyramide, orchidée queue-de-renard
Dutch
Hondskruid
Spanish
Orquídea piramidal
Italian
Orchidea piramidale
Portuguese
Orquídea-piramidal, satirião-menor
Swedish
Salepsrot
Categories: Orchids | Red & Pink Flowers | Wildflowers |
