Monthly Archive: November 2016

Berrow Church meadow

Southern Marsh Orchid

Author: November 11, 2016

Southern Marsh Orchid Dactylorhiza praetermissa One of the commonest orchids in southern England. It hybridises often particularly with Spotted Orchids and other Marsh Orchids. This means accurate identification can be difficult. Generally it has the sturdiest flower stem (except for… (READ MORE)

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Autumn Lady's Tresses detail

Autumn Lady’s Tresses

Author: November 11, 2016

Autumn Lady’s Tresses Spiranthes Spirales This very small orchid is one of the last flowering of the season, with blooms extending into mid September. Growing on dry, chalky down land it has faced a steep decline due to land ‘improvement’…. (READ MORE)

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