Irregular
Pale purple/violet flowers in upper axils of short stalked leaves. Leaves (newer/upper to older/lower) vary 1.5 – 4cm long, 1 – 3.5cm wide. A ring of 8 flowers each with 5 sepals tipped with spines at each layer of leaves. 4 stamens. Lower lip has 2 lobes each with reddish spots; top lip hooded, arching over the lower lip. Clusters of flowers create an interrupted raceme at the end of the square stem. Sprawling
Leaves opposite, lobed, pilosulose upper surface and edges. Veins depressed.
6” – 12” high. Waste places. Spring.