Orchis spitzelli English

Orchis spitzelli

SAUTER ex W. KOCH 1837

Synonyms: Orchis brevicornis, Orchis patens, Orchis patens subsp. atlantica, Orchis patens subsp. orientalis, Orchis patens subsp. spitzelii, Orchis viridifusca
Common names: Orchis de Spitzel, Orchis à corne courte, Spitzel's orchid, Spitzels Knabenkraut

		Orchis spitzelli is a very beautiful mountain flower with bright green and non spotted leaves. Flowers are easily recognizable as sepals are green, purple spotted on the internal side with a lilac pink lip and a conical spur with a broad opening. Blooming from May to June, this species is protected on the whole French territory.