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Anacamptis palustris
   
(JACQUIN) R.M. BATEMAN, A.M. PRIDGEON & M.W. CHASE 1997

Synonyms: Orchis laxiflora subsp. elegans,Orchis laxiflora subsp. palustris, Orchis michaelis, Orchis palustris, Orchis pseudolaxiflora
Common names: Orchis des marais, Marsh Lax-flowered orchid, Sumpf-Knabenkraut, Galetti

 
Anacamptis palustris is a slender plante growing in marshy zones.

Its long leaves drawn up and folded longitudinally are not spotted.

Its large pink to purplish flowers bear a three-lobed lip, practically plane and presenting a white central part. The lip is constellated with dark purple points or small lines.

The spur is horizontal.

Flowering from May to July.