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Northern marsh orchid

Dactylorhiza (purpurella?)

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

I am not sure of the species.

Habitat:

The western marsh orchid grows mainly in nitrogen-poor marsh areas that consist of several plant communities. More rarely, it is found in fens.

Reference Links:

Dactylorhiza purpurella, Dactylorhiza purpurella

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Comments (2)
The MnMs
Thanks Debbie! yes, I will place them in this mission :-)
Debbie Stewart
I think you're right with northern Marsh orchid Marta! I found this mission for my orchid photos too if you were looking for a specific one? http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8564480

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PublishedJuly 13, 2013

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