Red helleborine  (Cephalanthera rubra)

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Description

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

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