Anacamptis pyramidalis - Pyramidal
Orchid
The name 'pyramidal' comes from the
shape of the young flower spikes of this flower. Once the
flower spike is fully developed the flower spike becomes
cylindrical or egg-shaped.
These bright pink orchids can appear in vast numbers
on chalk and limestone habitats but are frequently seen
on roadside verges, too. Occasionally pure white
specimens occur but this is quite rare. The Pyramidal
orchid can be found throughout the UK, Europe, North
Africa and Near East.
The specimen above was photographed in Portugal in
May.
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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