Trumpet Gentian & a mystery....

So the dysfunctional group were off to the airport this morning - some promising to be back & some looking forward to fish& chips and 'little england'.
Me, the hotel & I suspect the mountains themselves breathed a sigh of relief & I decided to have a soul feeding wander. At this end of the season the flowers are simply incredible - the spring gentians are making iridescent patches on the hillsides - but I was most taken with this lovely Trumpet.

however today's extra perplexes me -  its not a particularly great pic - but I can't make out what it is & am hoping one of you learned friends might know? Found at about 2500m in sandy soil on the cusp of limestone & shale. The leaves have a look of orchid about them - as does the colour - but not so much the flowers (to my mind) - I started by thinking it was a stunted pyramid but looking in large I think that's wrong. Suggestions & links welcome guys & gals.

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