Southern Marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) 2019-06-21. Tondu, South Wales
Certain aspects suggest Dactylorhiza praetermissa. The leaves were not spotted, the lip not deeply lobed and it was located on a long abandoned industrial site. Some hybrids can also be found around Parc Slip Nature Reserve about 1 to 2 Km away but generally the Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) is more prevalent there.
Further inspection of the nearby area revealed a small pond about 50 to 60 metres away with a number of marsh orchids growing around its edge. The stem was also checked with minor compression and this indicated it was hollow.
Southern Marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) 2019-06-21. Tondu, South Wales
Certain aspects suggest Dactylorhiza praetermissa. The leaves were not spotted, the lip not deeply lobed and it was located on a long abandoned industrial site. Some hybrids can also be found around Parc Slip Nature Reserve about 1 to 2 Km away but generally the Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) is more prevalent there.
Further inspection of the nearby area revealed a small pond about 50 to 60 metres away with a number of marsh orchids growing around its edge. The stem was also checked with minor compression and this indicated it was hollow.