Colomba le Roc

Where you can enjoy the beauty and healing power of nature

 
 
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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  

Early spider orchid, Ophrys sphegodes  

 
 
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Pyramidal orchis, Anacamptis pyramidalis   

Pyramidal orchis, Anacamptis pyramidalis   

 
 
Pyramidal orchis
Woodcock orchid, Phrys Scolopax

Woodcock orchid, Phrys Scolopax

 
 
Woodcock orchid
Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera

Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera

 
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Violet Limodore, Limodorum abortivum

Violet Limodore, Limodorum abortivum

 
 
Violet Limodore, Limodorum abortivum
Greater butterfly orchid,  Platanthera chlorantha

Greater butterfly orchid,  Platanthera chlorantha

 
 
Platanthera chlorantha
White Helleborine, Cephalanthera damasonium

White Helleborine, Cephalanthera damasonium

 
 
Long-lipped tongue orchid, Serapias Vomeracea

Long-lipped tongue orchid, Serapias Vomeracea

Red hellaborine Cephalanthera rubra

Red hellaborine Cephalanthera rubra

 
 
red hellaborine Cephalanthera rubra
Twayblade, Neottia ovata

Twayblade, Neottia ovata

 
Bird’s nest orchid, Neottia nidus-avis

Bird’s nest orchid, Neottia nidus-avis

Lizard orchid, Himantoglossum hircinum

Lizard orchid, Himantoglossum hircinum

The military orchid, orchis militaris

The military orchid, orchis militaris

 
 
The monkey orchid, orchis simia Lamarck

The monkey orchid, orchis simia Lamarck

 
 
The burnt orchid, neotinia ustulata

The burnt orchid, neotinia ustulata