A terrestrial orchid up to 25 cm tall and each inflorescence carries between 2 and 8 large flowers.

The sepals and petals are green and marked with violet spots or stripes.

Other countries in Europe where this orchid is known to occur include Spain, Cyprus and Greece.

The mirror orchid is found in stony and rocky places, grassland, scrub and pine forests, on dry to moist calcareous soils, in full sunlight or light shade.

Moreover, the floral scent resembles the mating pheromones of the female wasps, and males become highly excited and try to copulate with the flowers, pollinating them in the process.