Anacamptis morio - Green-winged Orchid
This orchid flowers very soon after the Early-purple
Orchid with which it is often confused.
The Green-winged Orchid is not as common as the
Early-purple Orchid and, on close inspection, can be
identified by the distinct parallel greenish veins on
each side of the hood formed by the petals and sepals on
the upper part of the flower. These veins are never found
on the Early-purple Orchid. The colour of the flowers can
vary from very pale pink (as above) to a much deeper
purple.
The Green-winged Orchid can be found throughout the
UK, Europe, North Africa and the Near East.
The specimen above was photographed in Somerset in
April.
Wild Orchids in Wales
Dozens of wild orchid are featured in the First Nature Guide to
Locating and Identifying Wild Orchids in Wales
Wild Orchids in The Burren
Ireland's world-famous limestone pavement habitat
in County Clare is home to nearly every wild orchid found in Ireland.
A full colour guide to the Burren's orchids is now available
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