Photo: Arne Ader
Translation: Liis from forum
Military orchid.
The military orchid (Orchis militaris) is often represented on photos in nature photo competitions: this is one of the most common orchids in Estonia, flowering among the earliest of them. In north-western Estonia its decorative flowers are already to be seen. Closer examination of the photo shows that the flowers of the plant are purple, only the outsides are grey. Close inspection also shows its characteristic long lip.
The military orchid flowers until July in Estonia
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