Orchidaceae

 

Orchis mascula

Early Purple Orchid

Derbyshire, England - May 2017

Early Purple Orchid is common and widespread throughout Britain and Western Europe. It occurs in a variety of habitats from full sun to full shade on a range of soil pH in both damp and dry conditions. As its vernacular name suggests, it flowers early in the year.

normal colour form

The pale colour form is relatively rare

Norfolk, England - May 2013

Vaud, Switzerland - May 2014