Orchis comprises tuberous, ground-dwelling orchids characterized by rosettes of green leaves, which may feature purple spots. These plants produce dense, upright flower spikes that can bear blooms in shades of purple, red, pink, green, yellow, or white.

Orchis

Orchis aff. sulphurea

Orchis anatolica

Orchis anatolica violet

Orchis anthropophora

Orchis bombyliflora

Orchis giraldiana

Orchis graminifolia

Orchis italica

Orchis italica var. alba

Orchis latifolia 'Glasnevin'

Orchis maculata 'Superba'

Orchis mascula is a terrestrial orchid characterized by its typically spotted leaves, which exhibit deep purple markings. From spring to early summer, it produces dense, upright flower spikes adorned with small, complex blooms that range in color from light to dark purple.

Orchis mascula

Orchis militaris is a terrestrial orchid known for its oval to oblong leaves that create a basal rosette. The plant typically reaches heights of about 50 cm and features sturdy stems that support clusters of 10 to 40 flowers arranged in a compact pinkish to reddish-purple spike. Each flower displays a distinct 'helmet' shape formed by pink-tinted sepals, a pale 'body' adorned with crimson hairs, and lobes that resemble 'arms' and 'legs.'

Orchis militaris

Orchis olbiensis

Orchis pallens

Orchis pauciflora

Orchis provincialis

Orchis purpurea

Orchis quadripunctata

Orchis scopulorum

Orchis simia is a terrestrial orchid that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It features 3 to 4 basal leaves that are oblong to oval in shape. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces compact clusters of flowers that bloom sequentially from the top of the stem downward. Each flower consists of three sepals forming a greyish-white hood adorned with pink flecks. Beneath this hood lies a lip that resembles a monkey, characterized by a narrow white 'body' with short, pinkish-purple hairs, and curved 'arms' and 'legs' in pink, along with a short 'tail' positioned between the legs.