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Sacred orchid

Orchis sancta

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Field Notes

Description:

An east Mediterranean orchid. Leaves usually dry already in blooming time. Flowers pink. Lip pointed and toothed.

Habitat:

sandy, marly soils

Notes:

protected in Israel

Reference Links:

Orchis sancta L. | Flora of Israel Online

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