Ανακάμπτις η παλιάτσος υποείδος η συριακή
Etymology of Anacamptis morio subspecies syriaca: The genus's name "Anacamptis" derives from the Ancient Greek verb "ἀνακάμπτω" [anakámpto], which means "bend backwards" and refers to the pollinia of the orchid bending backwards. The specific epithet "morio" is Latin and means ''clown'' because the striped and spotted flowers of the Early Purple-orchid are said to resemble the appearance generally associated with clowns.
There are 8 Anacamptis species and subspecies (kinds) in the Cypriot habitat.
Anacamptis morio subspecies syriaca is also called Orchis morio. It is very common in Cyprus and it appears from the end of February to April. Its colours could be green, white, pink, lilac or a combination of those. It prefers an altitude between 0-1000 metres.
