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Early-purple Orchid, Orchis mascula, Norfolk, England, UK #317057306
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Early-purple Orchid, Orchis mascula, Norfolk, England, UK. In some magical traditions, its root is called Adam and Eve Root. It is said that witches used tubers of this orchid in love potions. The early purple orchid is an erect hairless plant 20-40cms tall. It has shiny dark green leaves that usually have dark purple blotches arranged lengthwise.