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Frog orchid

Coeloglossum viride

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Field Notes

Description:

Inflorescence of the orchid is a dense spike-like cluster containing 7 to 70 small flowers. Flowers are greenish in color, and often tinged with purple, reddish, or red-brown color.
The Frog Orchid flowers in late May and early June.

Habitat:

Keen of Hamar, Unst.

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Frog Orchid

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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