Found wild mountain orchid in France, what type is it?

[Jaak]

Hi all,

While working for a customer in France in the Jura mountains,
i noticed a plant what i believe to be an Orchid.

Does annybody know which one it is,
Here are some cell phone pictures of it.

[Janet]

Don't think it's an orchid, but a sweet pea of some kind.

[Jaak]

Janet,

Thank you very much for the quick reply,
i had a similar responce on an a other forum.


You know what they say about first impresions....

[gardenguysorchids]

Yes, it is what is referred to as a perennial sweetpea. They are quite lovely and profuse bloomers. Make great vines for banks and arbors.

[espranch]

Nope, it is NOT an orchid...But it is pretty... Betty :-)

[delphiguy]

Something similar grows in our area... although flowers are smaller. It does look like an orchid at first tho...

[Jaak]

Hey all,

Once more thanks for the replies.

perennial sweetpea it is then