Description
Epipactis pupplingensis (also called Puppling's Helleborine, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a stem up to 70 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white to pinkish with a dark purple lip. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Epipactis pupplingensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, which include treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epipactis pupplingensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers are borne in an umbel-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf and a single, short stem.
Where to Find Epipactis pupplingensis
Epipactis pupplingensis is native to Germany and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.