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| 302_4938 [Anacamptis collina] |
Anacamptis collina (previously known as Orchis collina)
is a widespread, perennial wild orchid
native to the Mediterranean countries and to West Asia.
In Greece, however,
it is quite rare and found only sporadically
in Central Mainland, in Peloponnese, in some Aegean islands
and in Crete where it is more common.
It grows in diverse habitats,
including hilly areas, brushwood, meadows and open forests,
from low elevations to around 1300 m.
Depending on weather conditions,
it may appear in two consecutive periods; in January and in March.
Or it may not appear at all!
On the other hand,
it may be a short plant (10 cm) at lower altitudes, such as Attica,
or a tall, robust one at higher altitudes
where it may reach a height of 40 cm!
The picture above was taken on the island of Irakleia
and shows the upper part of a tall and robust plant.
