Dactylorhiza fuchsii – It is always a delight when I come across these beauties when strolling along the river.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 26th June 2019
Place: Local field margin near local river, Staffordshire
Only in one place near the local river I find this most beautiful Common Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii growing amongst the tall grasses. You can see in the image below why they chose this particular vernacular name for it.
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June 2018, local field, Staffordshire, England. © Pete Hillman.
I came across this bright and colourful plant all alone in a field near my local river. It is called the Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii).
May 2017, Staffordshire, England.
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