Orchis purpurea
Huds.
Lady orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOrchis purpurea, the lady orchid, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Orchis of the family Orchidaceae.
Description
An orchid. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The leaves are broad and oblong. They are bright green and can be 15 cm long. The flowering shoots are densely covered with up to 50 flowers.
Edible Uses
The bulb or tuber is used to produce sahlep, a hot drink made with milk.
Traditional Uses
The bulb or tuber is used to produce sahlep - a hot drink with milk.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows from sea level to 1,350 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Caucasus, Europe, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hasancik, Orchide maggiore, Orchis pourpre
