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pyramidal orchid
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pyramidal orchid
Anacamptis pyramidalis
The pyramidal orchid is a beautiful flower that grows in clusters. Its bright pink and purple colors attract many butterflies and bees, making it a lovely sight in the wild.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The pyramidal orchid has a striking dense, pyramid-shaped cluster of numerous small, purplish-pink to deep magenta flowers. Its upright stem rises from narrow, grass-like leaves, making its distinctive triangular bloom head stand out vividly in meadows.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyOrchidaceaeGenusAnacamptis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It often grows in chalky or limy soils, preferring alkaline ground conditions.
Its scientific name 'Anacamptis' means 'bent back', referring to its pollen sacs!
Some individual flowers can twist upside down during their development!
The pyramidal orchid is the county flower of the Isle of Wight in England.
Special abilities
Ability
Nectar Spur Beacon
The pyramidal orchid has long, slender nectar spurs that guide long-tongued insects directly to its pollen for effective transfer.
Ability
Underground Pantry
The pyramidal orchid stores energy in underground tubers, helping it survive harsh winters or dry periods and regrow each year.
Ability
Crowd Pleaser Display
The pyramidal orchid packs many tiny flowers into a dense pyramid shape, creating a large, attractive display to lure pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Hummingbird hawkmoth
Macroglossum stellatarum
its long proboscis aids in pollen transfer
pollinates
Common Blue butterfly
Polyommatus icarus
attracted by the vibrant flower clusters
symbiotic with
mycorrhizal fungus
Tulasnella calospora
provides essential nutrients to the orchid's roots
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Threatened
Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy looking at flowers, but remember not to pick them so others can enjoy them too!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is pyramidal orchid?
15-50 cm
How big are the flowers on pyramidal orchid?
1-2 cm
When does pyramidal orchid bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is pyramidal orchid edible?
No
Is pyramidal orchid toxic?
None
What is pyramidal orchid's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is pyramidal orchid pollinated?
Insect
Where is pyramidal orchid usually found?
Grasslands
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