Common Spotted-Orchid Near Middle Farm, Seghill
Introduction
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Common Spotted-Orchid Near Middle Farm, Seghill
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 30 Jun 2020
The Common Spotted-Orchid is the most common of all UK orchids and it grows in many different habitats, including woodland, roadside verges, hedgerows, old quarries, sand dunes and marshes. It can grow up to 60 cm. and this fine specimen was very close to that height. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.069081
Longitude
-1.548829