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Pyramidal Orchid Plitvice Lakes (Plitvicka-Jezera National Park), Croatia (june, 2016).<br /> When the flowers bloom they are tightly close together, forming a pyramid. this one was still blooming. The colour of the flower varies from pink to purple, or rarely white, and the scent is described as &quot;foxy&quot;. Anacamptis pyramidalis,Croatia,Geotagged,Pyramidal Orchid,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Pyramidal Orchid

Plitvice Lakes (Plitvicka-Jezera National Park), Croatia (june, 2016).
When the flowers bloom they are tightly close together, forming a pyramid. this one was still blooming. The colour of the flower varies from pink to purple, or rarely white, and the scent is described as "foxy".

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The Pyramidal Orchid

"Anacamptis pyramidalis" is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus "Anacamptis" of the family Orchidaceae. The scientific name "Anacamptis" derives from Greek ανακάμτειν 'anakamptein' meaning 'bend forward', while the Latin name "pyramidalis" refers to the pyramidal form of the inflorescence.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Jul 29, 2016. Captured May 30, 2016 17:33 in Unnamed Road, 53231, Plitvički Ljeskovac, Croatia.
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  • SP-100EE
  • f/2.9
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO125
  • 4.3mm

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