Southern Marsh Orchid

Also known as the Common Marsh Orchid, it is larger and more robust than the other marsh orchids. It has broad, dark green, unspotted leaves and spikes of large rose, magenta or pale magenta flowers. This photo was taken on 5 July 2002.

Southern Marsh Orchid

This, and the next photo, were taken at Holmsley on 10 June 2002.

Southern Marsh Orchid

10 June 2002.

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© Peter Burford