Best time to see: Jul to Sep
Key facts
A relatively common (as orchids go) orchid mainly found in old woodlands, but sometimes in young ones also
Tall spike, sometimes purple-tinged, with short leaves alternating spirally up the stem
Flowers vary from greenish-yellow to purple-red
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© Mary Smith
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© Mary Smith