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Orchis purpurea
Where to find Orchis purpurea?Orchis purpurea (Orchis purpurea) occurs in Slovakia in the following habitats: meadows, pasture, forest edges, bushy slopes, light deciduous forests. It is considered as vulnerable species. The main treats are habitat destruction, secondary succession. |
 Orchis purpurea |
Orchis purpurea
Orchis purpurea
Orchid height 30-70 cm
Flowering time April-June
Flower color viollet
Orchid biotop meadows, pasture, forest edges, bushy slopes, light deciduous forests
Altitudinal vegetation zone planar zone (lowlands)-montane zone
Distribution in Slovakia widely distributed throughout Slovakia
Distribution Slovakia
Conservation status vulnerable
Threats habitat destruction, secondary succession
This orchid produces hybrids with Orchis militaris
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