Orchis mascula
One of Britain's earliest orchids to flower, appearing in April and May in ancient woodland, chalk downland and limestone pavement. The dark purple flowers have a strong, somewhat unpleasant scent that attracts queen bumblebees.
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Record sightingConservation Status: LC
Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.