Early Purple Orchid

This is one of Britains earliest flowering orchids, usually the first to flower in Hampshire. It is widespread & grows mainly on chalk downland and woods. This photo was taken in Whiteley Woods on 8 May 2001.

Early Purple Orchid

This one was taken in Sowley Brooms in the New Forest on 3 May 2002. It can be seen in a wide range of colours.

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© Peter Burford