Orchids in Latvia

Do grow orchids in Latvia? Yes, they grow; practically, in the scaffolding and on the meadows of Latvia it is possible to reveal about 30 varieties of orchids. Most colorful is the shoe , which is found under the protection Of convention, and is rare copy in Europe. In the list of the guarded forms is carried one additional orchid, which grows in Latvia - marshy orchid Of . shoe grows on the lime soil of the deciduous, mixed or coniferous forests; on the edge of the woods in the brushwood of bushes; or on the forest glades. Its flowers have yellowish- brown painting and inflated yellow lip. They rear it in the botanical gardens of Europe from the 18th century. The flowers of marshy orchid not such are spectacular; they less by size have yellowish- green painting. Nevertheless, these are present orchids. Since lime soil is also necessary for this plant, it magnificently grows on the lowland swamps and the moist meadows.

Almost all forms of orchids are carried into the Red Book. Plant is undertaken under the protection for the different reasons. First, bright orchid so it is desirable to tear away; the orchids can be easily destroyed moreover, since its seeds can be found in the state of rest many years (of up to 10 years). In order to give sprout, to orchids is necessary that determined cap- mycorhiza. It can pass 10 years before, after giving sprout, orchid will bloom.