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Robust marsh orchid

Dactylorhiza elata

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Tuberous herbaceous perennial growing to 50 cm, and producing dense 20 cm spikes of purple flowers in spring.

Habitat:

Spotted at a small prairie in a dispersed oak forest (Quercus pyrenaica). Reserva de la Biosfera Real Sitio de San Ildefonso-El Espinar

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/125 sec. f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired

Reference Links:

Dactylorhiza elata - Wikipedia, Orquideas Ibericas - Dactylorhiza elata

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