Anacamptis palustris is a species of orchid. It is found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia. This orchid is native to Western and Central Europe, the Mediterranean region, the Balearic Islands, Turkey, Western Asia, Algeria and Tunisia in North Africa, and Saudi Arabia.EOL.org: Distribution map of Anacamptis palustris . accessed 12.24.2013
It is a perennial herbaceous flower, and can be found in humid pastures, wet meadows and swamps. It prefers calcareous soils in full sun. It flowers in spring. The species epithet palustris is Latin for "of the marsh" and indicates its common habitat.Archibald William Smith
Subspecies Subspecies of Anacamptis palustris include:Kew "Catalogue of Life" (COL): details for Anacamptis palustris . accessed 12.24.2013 Anacamptis palustris subsp. elegans Anacamptis palustris subsp. palustris Anacamptis palustris subsp. robusta — Mallorca (Balearic Islands), northern Algeria, Tunisia.
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