Limodorum abortivum ~ Violet Limodore

Limodorum abortivum ~ Violet Limodore

اوركيد بنفسجي

FAMILY: ORCHIDACEA

Perennial herb, saprophytic orchid, 40-70 cm long stem, brownish grey, rootstocks rhizomatous.

Leaves: Basal leaves absent, upper leaves modified into sheathing bracts

Flowers: 3-4 cm in diameter, arranged in a long spike; sepals 2 cm long, lanceolate; labellum fan-shaped, with wavy margins, pink with white centre; spur 2 cm long

Flowering: May-June

Habitat: Pine forests in Ajloun, Dibeen, Salt and Zai