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Sepals erect or reflexed, 6.5–9.5 × 1.5–2 mm, broadly linear, obtuse or subacute, the laterals slightly falcate.
Inflorescences 1–2, laxly 10–20-flowered, rhachis to 23 cm long; scape with a few lanceolate sheaths.
Leaves scarcely developed at flowering time, occasionally up to 6 cm long, linear, acute, stiff.
Perennating organs subterranean, tuberous, elongated, cylindrical; roots 2–3 mm in diameter.
Petals 6–8 × 2–2.5 mm, obliquely oblong, acute or apiculate, lying over the column.
Flowers straw-coloured to brown, the lip violet or purple-tinged.
Pedicel and ovary 7–10 mm long, the ovary swelling quickly.
Bracts 4 mm long, linear-lanceolate, acuminate.
Slender terrestrial herb 35–45 cm tall.
Column 3 mm long; foot 1 mm long.
Capsule pendent, 8 × 5 mm.
