Latin: Anacamptis morio (was orchis
morio)
English: Green winged orchid
German: Kleines Knabenkraut
Bloom: End of April to beginning of July
This is the first orchid to bloom in spring in the Eifel..
Photographed near Stadtkyll,
April 29, 2009
These orchids grow on dry to damp, unfertilized meadows and hillsides on calcium.
Photographed near Stadtkyll,
April 29, 2009
Anacamptis morio was originally grouped in the orchis family but was transferred to anacamptis about 12 years ago, based on new information on its genetic make-up..
Photographed near Stadtkyll,
April 29, 2009
The English name green winged orchid comes from the green striped upper petals forming the helmet..
Photographed near Stadtkyll,
April 29, 2009
The colour of the flowers ranges from deep purple to mauve or pale pink to white with purple spots or pure white.
Photographed near Stadtkyll,
April 29, 2009
The pure white variant is quite rare. We were lucky and found 2 plants with pure white blossoms.
Photographed near Stadtkyll,
April 29, 2009
