Wildflowers of Europe
Neotinea tridentata
| Family : | ORCHIDACEAE (Orchid Family) |
| Common Name (UK) : | Milky Orchid |
| Common Name (DE) : | Dreizähniges Knabenkraut |
| Common Name (FR) : | Orchis dentelé |
| Habitat : | Open grassy places, in scrub and abandoned farmland. |
| Remarks : | The common name of this orchid refers to the colour of the flowers, which are a pale milky colour although the lip is densely marked with dark dots and streaks. Neotinea lactea is a small plant growing only to around 25cm tall. |
| First appearing : | May |
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