Orchids of the Eifel: Aceras anthropophorum

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Aceras anthropophorum - many plants


Latin: Aceras anthropophorum
English: Man orchid
German: Hängende Mensch or Ohnsporn
Bloom: May to mid-June

Ten years ago these orchids were hard to find but are now quite numerous. Here they are mixed with fly orchids.

Photographed near Bad Munstereifel,
May 26, 2005

These orchids grow on dry hillsides, usually with a southern exposure.

Photographed near Bad Munstereifel,
June 4, 2006

Aceras anthropophorum - head of flowers

This plant shows the usual pale yellowish colouring.

Photographed near Bad Munstereifel,
May 26, 2005

Aceras anthropophorum - closeup of flowers

These flowers have a noticeable reddish tinge, which is also quite common.

Photographed near Bad Munstereifel,
July 1, 2006

 

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May 4, 2009
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