Butterfly Orchids - Greater

This is a tall & sturdy orchid, reaching up to 24". It grows mainly on chalk, both grassy & woodland habitats.
This photo was taken at Martin Down (Hampshire part!)on 4 June 2000.

Butterfly Orchids - Greater

This one was photographed at Martin Down on 10 June 2001

Butterfly Orchids - Greater

and this one was at Yew Hill on 10 June 2002. This photo clearly shows how the 'column' is bell-shaped and gets progressively wider (compare with lesser butterfly orchid below).

All pictures
© Peter Burford