Seasonal Wild Flowers

Pyramidal Orchid

Anacamptis pyramidalis

Orchidaceae

June to August

It is found throughout the country but is less common in

parts of the North the Midlands and the far Southwest.

See the BSBI distribution map for Pyramidal Orchid

It grows in calcarious grassland, limestone pavement, dune

slacks and cliff tops.

Pyramidal Orchid is an attractive, native, tuberous,

perennial herb growing up to 60cm.

Flowers are in a conical spike early in the season and as

an oval when fully out.

The pink to purple flowers have 3 lobes and a curved spur.

The leaves are narrow and unspotted.

Pyramidal Orchids, Ham Hill, Somerset

Early flowering Pyramidal Orchid

Mature Pyramidal Orchid

Close-up of flower spike

Spurs

Leaves - no spots