FIG. 538. FRAGRANT ORCHIS (Habenaria conopsea). 



A plant of the downs and dry pastures, with a spike of very fragrant bright rose-red or purple flowfrs, which have 



a long and slender spur. The" spur is half filled with nectar and specially adapted to the long tongues of butterflies and 



moths. The litter appear to be attracted chiefly to the form with white flowers. EL-ROPE, N. and W. ASIA. 



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