Epipactis leptochila
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| Epipactis leptochila | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Epipactis |
| Species: | E. leptochila
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| Binomial name | |
| Epipactis leptochila (Godfery) Godfery
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| Synonyms | |
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Epipactis viridiflora (Blume) Ames var. leptochila | |
Epipactis leptochila, the narrow-lipped helleborine,[1] is a species of orchid in the genus Epipactis. Found in chalk or limestone-based beech and hornbeam woodland in southern England, the orchids are also found with birch and alder trees in Scotland and the north of England. The narrow-lipped helleborine blooms from early June to mid-August. Epipactis leptochila is also found in parts of northern Europe (away from the coastline) but it is known for its presence in England.[clarification needed] Due to woodland clearing, the orchids are becoming less common.
References
- ^ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
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