Colomba le Roc
Where you can enjoy the beauty and healing power of nature
Orchids at Colomba le Roc
The Lot region is known for its biodiversity, so it is not surprising that international botanists and plant enthusiasts gather here to observe the local flora , in particular the many different orchids, of which at least 13 can be found around Colomba le Roc.
As we are still novices in this field we are not 100% sure that we have identified these amazing flowers correctly, so please let us know here if some corrections need to be made.. Thank you!
Early spider orchid, Ophrys sphegodes
Pyramidal orchis, Anacamptis pyramidalis
Woodcock orchid, Phrys Scolopax
Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera
Violet Limodore, Limodorum abortivum
Greater butterfly orchid, Platanthera chlorantha
White Helleborine, Cephalanthera damasonium
Long-lipped tongue orchid, Serapias Vomeracea
Red hellaborine Cephalanthera rubra
Twayblade, Neottia ovata
Bird’s nest orchid, Neottia nidus-avis
Lizard orchid, Himantoglossum hircinum
The military orchid, orchis militaris
The monkey orchid, orchis simia Lamarck
The burnt orchid, neotinia ustulata