Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
Introduction
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Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 8 Jul 2022
The spike of a Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) by a gate at Cwm Farm. Note the progression of individual flowers in the spike, from the ones at the base beginning to go to seed whereas the ones at the very top are still in bud. For a close up of an individual flower see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.969495
Longitude
-2.902011