Fragrant orchid

Fragrant orchid
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Orchidales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Gymnadenia Species: conopsea
Binomial name
Gymnadenia conopsea

The scent of a fragrant orchid is similar to cloves. It has a distinctive three lobed lip and long spurs, similar to Aquilegia.

• Flowers: June-July
• Distribution: on lime, grassland, fens throughout northern Europe.
• Leaves: lanceolate, narrow