Family: Orchidaceae Anacamptis pyramidalis     *     Pyramidal Orchid Flowering time: June - August. Perennial Habitat: Calcareous grasslands, dunes and banks. The flowerheads are usually +/- pyramidal in shape with unscented rose-pink or pale-pink flowers. The labellum is deeply 3-lobed with two raised ridges at the base of the lip. Unspotted, pointed leaves, decreasing in size up stems. Height 25-40cm

Pyramidal Orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis
The Purbecks, Dorset. June 2006