Monkey orchid (Orchis simia)
Facts
| Kingdom | Plantae |
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| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Orchidales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Orchis (1) |
| Size | Height: up to 45 cm (2) |
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Status
Classified as Vulnerable in Great Britain, and fully protected under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (3).
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