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Common spotted orchid

Photo by AnnaBaker
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Field Notes

Description:

Some kind of orchid about 10 inches high

Habitat:

Side of path in woods broad leaf trees lots of ferns

Species ID Suggestions

Common Spotted Orchid

Dactylorhiza fuchsii

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Comments (6)
matt_j_bruce
Could be another species of spotted orchid, but habitat fits Common.
matt_j_bruce
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6598583 The petals have a small spotted pattern on them, and the colour is perfect for spotted orchid :)

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Flowers of Europe
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PublishedJune 27, 2011

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