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Orchis purpurea

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Common name

Lady Orchid

Scientific name

Orchis purpurea Hudson.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Herbaceous perennial plant. Height 30-85 cm. Flowering April - June [Delipavlov et al., 2003].

Distribution in Bulgaria

In the whole country between 0-1000 m altitude [Delipavlov et al., 2003].

General distribution

Mediterranean and Europe.