Dark-Winged Orchis

Dark-Winged Orchis (Orchis ustulata) is a member of the orchid family and can be found across Europe, from the British Isles to Ukraine and parts of Scandinavia. This plant thrives in moist, wet conditions with light to heavy soil types, making it adaptable but preferring environments where the soil pH ranges between 6.5 and 7. Known for its edible root, which is native to Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and other European countries, Dark-Winged Orchis stands out with its distinctive dark brown or black wings on the lip of the flower, setting it apart from other orchids in the region.