Red helleborine  (Cephalanthera rubra)

This critically endangered orchid produces up to 12 attractive pink or purplish-pink flowers on a long spike (1). In profile, the flowers are similar in appearance to spiky tulips (4). One stem is usually produced, which may have a purple tint (2) and a downy appearance (3); the leaves are dark green in colour and are very long and thin (1).