Rose-pink form of Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula)
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Rose-pink form of Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula)
Image: © Greg Fitchett Taken: 8 May 2018
The usual dark purple Early Purple Orchid was numerous at Brae Pasture Nature Reserve but these 3 spikes of a pale rose-pink form were found. The out-of-focus white flowers are Wood Anemone.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.162358
Longitude
-2.324334