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Elder-flowered Orchid

Dactylorhiza sambucina

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Description:

Short and robust herbaceous plant, some 15 cm in height; with dark pink or yellowish, rather large flowers.

Habitat:

Alpine pastures on Jura mountain range; found on two spots during our walk, both times in pairs - one yellowish and one dark pink.

Reference Links:

Dactylorhiza sambucina - Wikipedia

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