Green-winged Orchid

This grows in grassland, and varies in height from 2" to 12". It is smaller than the Early Purple (above), with unspotted leaves. This photo was taken at Martin Down on 9 May 2003.

Green-winged Orchid

It can be seen in a wide range of colours from deep mauve to pale pink. It always has green striping on the wings (sepals). This photo was taken in the Glebe Field at Curdridge on 16 May 2003.

Green-winged Orchid

Also taken at the Glebe Field on 20 May 2001.

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© Peter Burford