Orchis simia
Orchis simia
Salep püskülü
Similar to O. stevenii and O. militaris, but smaller and more slender. Spike ovoid to conical, tenninal flowers opening first. Sepals longer acuminate, hood ash-grey outside with rose dots or veins. Labellum c. 15-20 mm, centre whitishrose with minute purplish papillae, deeply segmented near base into linear lateral lobes, middle lobe ligulate, divided into 2 diverging linear lobules, with prominent tooth in between; all lobules darker purple towards apex, ± curled upwards. Spur cylindrical, c. half as long as ovary. Fl. 4-5. Grassy hillsides, scrub, on calcareous soils, s.l-1200 m.
W. & C. Europe, Mediterranean area, Caucasia, N. Iraq, N., N.W. & W. Iran. Medit. element?
