Anacamptis palustris
Anacamptis palustris is a species of orchid. It is found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia. This orchid is native to Western and Central Europe, the Mediterranean region, the Balearic Islands, Turkey, Western Asia, Algeria and Tunisia in North Africa, and Saudi Arabia. It is a perennial herbaceous flower, and can be found in humid pastures, wet meadows and swamps. It prefers calcareous soils in full sun. It flowers in spring. The species epithet palustris is Latin for "of the marsh" and indicates its common habitat. Subspecies Subspecies of Anacamptis palustris include: Anacamptis palustris subsp. elegans Anacamptis palustris subsp. palustris Anacamptis palustris subsp. robusta — Mallorca (Balearic Islands), northern Algeria, Tunisia. References External links palustris Flora of Central Asia Flora of North Africa Flora of the Caucasus Flora of Western Asia Flora of Saudi Arabia Orchids of Europe Matorral shrubland