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shelagh

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I think I know what they are.
« on: June 22, 2015, 09:00:06 AM »
Out walking yesterday with the grandchildren near our local reservoir we found 4 orchids of 2 slightly different shades.  I think they are Marsh orchids but a confirmation would be nice.
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Re: I think I know what they are.
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2015, 11:57:33 AM »
I'd call those Dactylorhiza praetermissa - but what do I know?  ???
These lovely plants can be very tricky to ID  at the best of  times- and hybridise readily, when there is an overlap of species, which compounds the difficulty!

A chum wanted to get  us to go visit a community of orchids she had spotted (as she travelled on the upper deck of a bus.... a great way to plant spot! )  on a reservoir (underground type)  banking.  Sadly, the next time she passed and before she had a chance to  tell us and arrange a visit - the whole area had been mowed.  :'(
« Last Edit: June 22, 2015, 12:00:25 PM by Maggi Young »
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