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Orchis spitzelii.
Orchis de Spitzel.
Spitzel's orchid.
(Sauter ex W.D.J. Koch)
The Spitzel's Orchid, related to the Male Orchid, is distinguished by its generally smaller size, pronounced spotting on the lip, and the often greenish interiors of the sepals. This species is also found in woodlands, typically at moderate altitudes.
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