Neotinea ustulata

Syn: Orchis ustulata

Stem 12-35 cm, erect, with 2-3 basal leaves, 1-3 leaves in the lower half and sheaths above. Leaves oblong. Spike ovoid, becoming cylindrical, dense. Bracts ovate-lanceolate, 1-veined, shorter than to about as long as ovary. All perianth-segments convergent into a galea; outer 3-3·5 mm, ovate, brownish-purple on outer surface; inner narrowly oblong, pink. Labellum 4-8 mm, longer than wide, white or pale pink with purple spots, 3-lobed; middle lobe dilated at apex, 2-lobed, rarely entire; lateral lobes oblong, obtuse. Spur cylindrical, directed downwards, 1/3-½ as long as ovary. 2n = 42.