Our Chairman, Brian Hammond, has kindly supplied some photos and words about some of the fabulous orchids that he has found recently. I'll let Brian describe these in his own words.
All photos were taken in the last 2 weeks and all are within 15 miles of Blackfordby.
Lizard Orchid - Himantoglossum hircinum - Very rare this far North, only specimens in Leicestershire. Normally a plant of Kent & the South Coast.
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| Lizard Orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) |
Bee Orchid - Ophrys apifera - Quite a few arroud this year in different locations.
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| Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) |
Greater Butterfly Orchid - Platanthera chlorantha - A beautiful but uncommon British Orchid.
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| Greater Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) |
Common Spotted Orchid - Dactylorhiza fuchsii -This is the most common local Orchid.
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| Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) |
Violet Helleborine - Epipactis purpurata - Uncommon Orchid that grows in a few dark woodland. Flowers in mid to late July so this specimen is just coming up ready to flower in a few weeks. The violet colour that gives it it's name is clearly visible in the picture.
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| Violet Helleborine (Epipactis purpurata) |
Thank you, Brian, for these great photos and interesting information.
Take good care folks, and stay safe.
Stunning
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