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Northern Marsh Orchid - Dactylorhiza purpurella

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Northern Marsh Orchid Northern Marsh Orchid - Dactylorhiza purpurella dylan County Durham 11 Jan 2021, 9:55 p.m. 30 May 2017, 4:21 p.m.
Northern Marsh Orchid Northern Marsh Orchid - Dactylorhiza purpurella dylan County Durham 11 Jan 2021, 9:52 p.m. 28 May 2017, 9:36 a.m.
Northern Marsh Orchid Northern Marsh Orchid - Dactylorhiza purpurella dylan County Durham 11 Jan 2021, 9:52 p.m. 28 May 2017, 9:36 a.m.
Northern Marsh Orchid Northern Marsh Orchid - Dactylorhiza purpurella dylan County Durham 11 Jan 2021, 9:55 p.m. 30 May 2017, 4:21 p.m.
Northern Marsh Orchid Northern Marsh Orchid - Dactylorhiza purpurella dylan County Durham 11 Jan 2021, 9:55 p.m. 30 May 2017, 4:21 p.m.

Species Description

Fairly widespread in the Northern half of the UK but not common. Habitat includes: Damp, coastal dune slacks, coastal meadows etc. Flowers: May to July. Growing habit: Perennial.