Orchis Collection

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Heath Spotted Orchid or Moorland Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Chalkhill Blue -Polyommatus coridon- male on Orchis, Trenchtling, Hochschwab, Styria, Austria, Europe

Europe, Italy, Campania. The naked man orchid seen on the Coast of Sorrento

Military orchid, Orchis militaris
5856155 Military orchid, Orchis militaris; (add.info.: Military orchid, Orchis militaris. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Satyrium orchids, Satyrium erectum, and Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum
FLO4563214 Satyrium orchids, Satyrium erectum, and Star of Bethlehem, Ornithogalum umbellatum. (Orchis, Satyrium, Ornithogalum)

Small white orchis, Pseudorchis albida, and frog orchid, Coeloglossum viride
5856158 Small white orchis, Pseudorchis albida, and frog orchid, Coeloglossum viride; (add.info.: Small white orchis, Pseudorchis albida, and frog orchid, Coeloglossum viride)

Early purple orchid, Orchis mascula
5856154 Early purple orchid, Orchis mascula; (add.info.: Early purple orchid, Orchis mascula. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Spotted orchid, Orchis maculata
5856152 Spotted orchid, Orchis maculata; (add.info.: Spotted orchid, Orchis maculata. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Lily and orchid species including orchis, cypripedium, epidendrum, dendrobium, canna, crocus, strelizia
FLO4684695 Lily and orchid species including orchis, cypripedium, epidendrum, dendrobium, canna, crocus, strelizia, banana (banana), iris, fritillary (fritillary), aloe (aloes), ginger (ginger) etc

Burnt orchid, Neotinea ustulata
5856156 Burnt orchid, Neotinea ustulata; (add.info.: Burnt orchid, Neotinea ustulata. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Early-purple orchid, Orchis mascula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668503 Early-purple orchid, Orchis mascula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Elder-flowered orchid, Dactylorhiza sambucina
5856153 Elder-flowered orchid, Dactylorhiza sambucina; (add.info.: Elder-flowered orchid, Dactylorhiza sambucina. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid (Orchis simia x purpurea). Possibly unique to Hartslock nature reserve (SSSI), Oxfordshire, UK. May

Heath spotted orchid, Moorland spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)

RF - Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) in flower, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May 2016

Hybrid orchis, Orchis x colemanii (Orchis mascula x Orchis pauciflora), a natural hybrid between Early purple orchid and Few flowered orchid, in flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Male orchis, Orchis mascula
5856775 Male orchis, Orchis mascula by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Purple-flowered male orchis, Orchis mascula, with outline of bulb and stalk)

Monkey orchid (Orchis simia) in flower, close up, Torre Alfina, Lazio, Italy. May

Perianthed Plants (colour litho)
6004522 Perianthed Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perianthed Plants)

Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu (Long flat-spurred orchis, Orchis longicornu). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert

Lesser butterfly orchis, Platanthera bifolia (Orchis bifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Burnt-tip orchid, Neotinea ustulata (Dwarf orchis, Orchis ustulata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Military orchis, Orchis militaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Man orchid, Orchis anthropophora (Aceras antrhopophorum). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Western marsh orchid, Dactylorhiza majalis (Orchis majalis). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Early marsh-orchid, Dactylorhiza incarnata (Orchis latifolia). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Heath-spotted orchid, Dactylorhiza maculata
Heath-spotted orchid or moorland spotted orchid, Dactylorhiza maculata (Orchis maculata). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Butterfly orchid, Anacamptis papilionacea (Orchis papilionaceae). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Elder-flowered orchid, Dactylorhiza sambucina (Orchis sambucina). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Loose-flowered orchid, Anacamptis laxiflora
Loose-flowered orchid or green-winged meadow orchid, Anacamptis laxiflora (Orchis laxiflora). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Pale-flowered orchid, Orchis pallens. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Green-winged orchid or green-veined orchid, Anacamptis morio (Orchis morio). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Spitzels orchid, Orchis spitzelii. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Round-headed orchid, Traunsteinera globosa (Orchis globosa). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Bug orchid, Anacamptis coriophora (Orchis coriophora). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Three-toothed orchid, Neotinea tridentata subsp. tridentata (Orchis varigata). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Burnt orchid or burnt-tip orchid, Neotinea ustulata (Orchis ustulata). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Monkey orchid, Orchis simia. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Lady orchid, Orchis purpurea (Orchis fusca). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Lily and orchid species including orchis, cypripedium, epidendrum, dendrobium, canna, crocus, strelizia, banana, iris, fritillary, aloe, ginger, etc

Green-winged orchid, Orchis morio. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Early-purple orchid, Orchis mascula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Gay orchis, Galearis spectabilis (Orchis spectabilis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817

Military orchid, Orchis militaris. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Early purple orchid and green-winged orchid
Early purple orchid, Orchis mascula, Orchis male, and green-winged orchid, Anacamptis morio, Orchis morion. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert

Bee orchid, monkey orchid, moths and mite
Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera 1, monkey orchid, Orchis simia 2, rusty tussock moth, Orgyia antiqua 3, twenty-plume moth, Alucita hexadactyla 4, and Oribata geniculata mite 5

Early march orchid, Dactylorhiza incarnata (Palmated orchis, Orchis palmata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

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"Discover the enchanting world of orchis, a diverse and captivating genus of flowering plants found across Europe. From the vibrant Early Purple Orchid in County Clare, Ireland to the delicate beauty of the Heath Spotted Orchid in Burren, these stunning blooms grace our landscapes with their presence. In Austria's Hochschwab region, witness nature's artistry as a Chalkhill Blue butterfly delicately perches on an exquisite Orchis flower. Meanwhile, along Italy's Sorrento Coast, marvel at the unique sight of the naked man orchid - a whimsical creation that adds intrigue to any botanical exploration. Rare and extraordinary hybrids also emerge within this family. Behold the RF-Rare Monkey/Lady hybrid orchid, blending elements from two distinct species into one remarkable bloom. Another fascinating hybrid is seen in Sibillini, Umbria where Early Purple Orchids intertwine with Few Flowered Orchids to create an awe-inspiring display. The resilience and ability for spontaneous recovery are showcased by the Heath Spotted Orchid in Cornwall's Broxwater and Brescia's Lombardy region. These resilient beauties remind us of nature's power to regenerate even in challenging environments. Delve deeper into this captivating world as you encounter male orchis flowers exuding elegance or admire close-ups of Monkey orchids captured amidst Torre Alfina's picturesque scenery. Finally, immerse yourself in Perianthed Plants' mesmerizing colour litho illustrations that bring these magnificent specimens to life on paper. Let your imagination wander through lush meadows adorned with these floral wonders. "