Orchis mascula, the early-purple orchid, [1] early spring orchis, is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Orchis mascula is a perennial herbaceous plant with stems up to 50–60 centimetres (20–24 in) high, green at the base and purple on the apex. The root system consists of two tubers, rounded or ellipsoid.

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Oct 23, 2023 · Members of the Orchis plant genus (part of the Orchidaceae family) are hardy upright European woodland and swamp Orchid plants that are grown form bulbs. They typically range in height from 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet), and bloom with very attractive flowers from late spring through to summer.

Orchis italica, the naked man orchid or the Italian orchid, is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean Basin. [2] . It gets its common name from the lobed lip (labellum) of each flower which mimics the general shape of a naked man. In Italy, it is believed that the consumption of the plant is conducive to virility. [3] .

Sep 21, 2016 · The delicate flowers appear from spring to mid-summer, and can have an offensive odor. Outdoors, plant dormant tubers in autumn, in a rock or woodland garden with partial shade. In an alpine house, use terrestrial orchid potting mix and filtered light.

Mar 4, 2021 · The flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, purple, green, and white. Fringed orchids are typically found in wet environments, especially damp meadows and boggy areas. Platanthera species are pollinated by butterflies and moths and use a more traditional way of attracting insects.

Orchis italica, commonly known as the naked man orchid or the Italian orchid, is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean. It gets its common name from the lobed lip (labellum) of each flower which mimics the general shape of a naked man.