Epipogium aphyllum, Swartz, 1814, 1814

D. M. Moore (ed.), 1980, CCIII Orchidaceae, Flora Europaea, Vol 5: Alismataceae to Orchidaceae, Camebridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 325-350 : 329

1. E. aphyllum Swartz ,

Summa Veg. Scand. 32(1814).

Rhizome whitish, with many short, lobed branches and 1 -2 filiform stolons. Stem 5-20 cm, erect, pinkish, with many short reddish streaks, turgid, with swelling near base, with 2-5 short, brownish,

sheathing scales. Flowers l-5(-7), pendent on short, slender pedicels. Perianth-segments subequal, curved downwards; outer linear, yellowish or reddish; inner lanceolate, obtuse, yellowish, with short violet lines. Labellum with 2 short, rounded, lateral lobes and a large concave, ovate to triangular, undulate middle lobe, white or pinkish, with violet spots and papillae. Spur c. 8 mm, rounded at apex, white tinged with yellow or reddish outside.

Woods.

N. & C. Europe, extending southwards in the mountains to the Pyrenees, C. Appennini, N. W. Greece and Krym. Au Be Br Bu Cz Da Fe Ga Ge Gr He Hu It Ju No Po Rm Rs (N, B, C, W, K) Su.