The Monkey Orchid Defies the Sun in Sant Martí Sacalm

During our ascent towards El Far, setting off from Sant Martí Sacalm, nature graced us with an encounter with one of the most charismatic orchids of our region: Orchis simia, also known as the Monkey Orchid.

Right in the meadows close to the municipality, we located several specimens already showing signs of a late season and intense sunshine. Their flowers, though still beautiful, were a little 'scorched' by the midday sun, lending them an air of maturity and resilience.

Among them all, one individual stood out remarkably: a very tall and robust specimen, rising with an imposing presence, almost as a testament to the species' vitality even under harsher conditions. An observation that reminds us of the beauty and adaptability of these botanical wonders!