
Small-leaved helleborine (Epipactis microphylla) A species of mountian woodlands, especially beech in Central and S Europe. It is charcterised by its small leaves (hence the name) and flowers which have a 'crinkled appearance to the epichile of the lip. It shares this with the Dark-red helleborine (E. atrorubens). Both orchids are secnted with a noiceable 'vanilla' scent. Mt Amiata, Tusca,y Italy. June 2020