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Early Purple Orchid
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Orchis mascula
One of Ireland's earliest orchids — deep purple flower spikes appearing in spring, often before bluebells. Some leaves have purple spots like ink blots.
Height
40 cm
Blooms
Apr–Jun
Family
Orchid (Orchidaceae)
Latin name
Orchis mascula
Where to find
- Old woods and meadows
- The Burren (Clare)
- Limestone grassland