Anacamptis pyramidalis Pyramidal orchid (Orchidaceae)

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Anacamptis pyramidalis
Pyramidal orchid
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The Anacamptis pyramidalis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pyramidal orchid. Some home gardeners know the variety as Orchis pyramidalis.

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Latin Name:  Anacamptis pyramidalis
Common Name:  Pyramidal orchid
Family:  Orchidaceae
Author:  (L.)Rich.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassland, on chalk or limestone and on calcareous dunes[17], mainly in the southern part of Britain[245].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep rich soil[1, 135]. Prefers a hot well-drained bank[42], growing well in a sunny dry border or on a scree[230]. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid[230]. Plants can be grown in lawns in calcareous soils, they should not be cut down untill the leaves are dying down in the summer[230]. During the day the flowers have a pronounced aroma of vanilla in order to attract pollinating butterflies. In the evening, when damp with dew, the smell is more goat-like and this acts as a repellent to moths[245].

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