Saturday, October 24, 2020

Spiranthes spiralis

304_0496 [Spiranthes spiralis]
 
 
803_7891 [Spiranthes spiralis]
 
 
803_7991 [Spiranthes spiralis]

Spiranthes spiralis: A small wild orchid with an unusual shape.
Its small whitish flowers (up to 5 mm wide) appear spirally around the upper part of its 10-15 cm stalk, providing a good reason for it to be called ‘spiralis’. It can be found in various European countries, North Africa and all the way to Iran.
It blooms in October and November. 
 
Photographed at the foot of Mt. Hymittos on October 16, 2020
 
 

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