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Elder-flowered Orchid

Dactylorhiza sambucina

Photo by Jopy
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Field Notes

Description:

Family Orchidaceae

Habitat:

Nature park Velebit

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Dactylorhiza sambucina

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Comments (7)
LennyWorthington
You are lucky to have so many Orchids in your country. In England we dont have too many.(hope you have a fieldguide) Have a look at these www.flickr.com/photos/lennyworthington/sets/72157627142950502/
Jopy
That depends of altitude, in lower area they blooms in April, on mountains they can be seen in June...
The MnMs
And is it April the best time to see them?
Jopy
Of course! This is one of my favorite :) we have 172 orchid species in Croatia, hope I will find half species, at least :)
The MnMs
See? these ones are also such nature beauties!
Jopy
Thanks, Lenny! It's Dactylorhiza sambucina...didn't have time to update ID

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PublishedApril 13, 2014

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