Frog Orchid

This is a small (2"-6"), inconspicuous orchid which grows in short, chalk, grassland. It is more common in Northern Britain. This photo was taken at Broughton Down on 20 July 2001.

Frog Orchid

This photo was taken at Noar Hill on 11 July 2003.

Frog Orchid

Also taken on 11 July 2003. The flower on the right demonstrates how the plant got its name...it is supposed to look like a leaping frog, with its legs trailing!!!

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© Peter Burford