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Southern Marsh Orchid

Southern Marsh Orchid / dactylorhiza praetermissa. Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk. 08/06/187.

 

'SOME BLASTS FROM THE PAST.' (7)

 

An image made a couple of years ago in the damp wildflower meadow at Strumpshaw Fen.

 

Southern Orchids commonly hybridise with other Dactylorizha species which means identification can be tricky. I think this is a true SMO based on the gently rounded edges on the lips of the flowers. it's leaves were broad, green and lacked any markings.

 

 

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Uploaded on June 10, 2019
Taken on June 8, 2017