Marsh Helleborine

In my opinion this is the lovliest of the helleborines, growing from 9" to 18" in marshy or wet places in longish grass or light scrub. This photo was taken at Mapledurwell Fen near Basingstoke on 24 July 2001.

Marsh Helleborine

It reproduces by means of creeping rhizomes, so a single plant can cover a wide area in flowers. This photo was taken at Tiptoe in the New Forest on 16 July 2001.

Marsh Helleborine

Mapledurwell fen again on 24 July 2001.

Marsh Helleborine

Tiptoe again, 16 July 2001.

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© Peter Burford