Fragrant orchid
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Fragrant orchid
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Orchidales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Gymnadenia Species: G. conopsea
Binomial name
Gymnadenia conopsea (L.) R.Br.

Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) is a flower that has a scent similar to cloves. It has a distinctive three lobed lip and long spurs, similar to Aquilegia. The leaves are lanceolate and narrow.

This species' habitat includes lime, grassland, and fens throughout northern Europe where it flowers in the summer, from June to July.

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