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Pyramidal Orchid
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Anacamptis pyramidalis
Bright pink flowers stack into a perfect little pyramid — that's how it gets its name. Special butterflies and moths with very long tongues are its main pollinators.
Height
50 cm
Blooms
Jun–Aug
Family
Orchid (Orchidaceae)
Latin name
Anacamptis pyramidalis
Where to find
- Burren grassland (Clare)
- Sand dunes
- Calcareous banks