Dactylorhiza succifera

303_8631 [Dactylorhiza succifera]

 

303_8666 [Dactylorhiza saccifera]

 

Α closeup on its dense inflorescence that can reach as many as 150 flowers.

 

 

 

303_8671 [Dactylorhiza saccifera]

 

 

Dactylorhiza succifera is a very common orchid

that thrives in the central and eastern Mediterranean.

A tall and robust plant that reaches 90 cm.

It grows and blooms from June to August near streams with water

or in very wet soils at altitudes of up to 2200 m.

 

In Greece, it grows all over the mainland.

 

Photographed on Mt. Dirfis

 

 

Dactylorhiza saccifera

802_9255 [Dactylorhiza succifera]

 

Dactylorhiza saccifera is a widespread wild orchid

found in central and eastern Mediterranean regions. 

 

In Greece, it is found throughout mainland Greece, in Evia and in Peloponnese

on wet soils, like marshes, banks of streams, moist forests, etc.

 

A robust, tall plant. Up to 90 cm.

It flowers from June to August in heights up to 2200m.

 

The picture above was taken on Mt. Parnitha.

 

 

 

303_8632 [Dactylorhiza succifera]

 

From Mt. Dirfis in Evia

 

 

303_8636 [Dactylorhiza succifera]

 From Mt. Dirfis in Evia

Dactylorhiza saccifera

CCC_8652 [Dactylorhiza succifera]

Mt. Dirfis: 07/06/2012, photo © Tony Taglides