This early purple orchid (Orchis mascula) is always the first to bloom in our little wood at Closerie Falaiseau, way ahead of the others.
Cet orchis mâle est toujours le premier orchidé à fleurir dans notre petit bois à la Closerie Falaiseau, bien avant les autres.
C’est parti ! I’ve not seen any yet this year. I did a drive by check of my nearest colony of early purps but there was no sign of flowers in the grass visible at 60km/h.
It’s a beauty!
@*susan This one was very early last year too. None of the others are showing the slightest sign of producing anything!
@William I agree;