What’s Special about Orchids in Wales?

Heath Spotted-orchid (Dachtylorhiza maculata)

The Nature of Orchids

Southern Marsh-orchid (Dachtylorhiza Praetermissa)

Pollination and reproduction

Northern Marsh-o rchid (Dachtylorhiza purpurella)

Hybrids

Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii)

Orchid conservation

Bog Orchid (Hammarbya paludosa)

Early-purple Orchid (Orchis mascula)

Small White Orchid (Pseudorchis albida)

Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio)

Marsh Helleborine (Epipactis palustris)

Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis)

Green-flowered Helleborine (Epipactis phyllanthes)

Lesser Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera bifolia)

Broadleaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine)

Greater Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha)

Dark-red Helleborine (Epipactis Atrorubens)

Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea)

Dune Helleborine (Epipactis dunensis)

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera)

Violet Helleborine (Epipactis purpurata)

Common Twayblade (Neottia cordata)

Autumn Lady's Tresses (Spiranthes spiralis)

Bird's-nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis)

Sword-leaved Helleborine (Sephalanthera longifolia)

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera)

Climate Change - Winners and Losers

Early Marsh-orchid (Dachtylorhiza incarnata)

Where to see Wild Orchids in Wales

Frog Orchid (Dachtylorhiza viridis)

Who Cares for the Wild Orchids in Wales?

Narrow-leaved Marsh-orchid (Dachtylorhiza traunsteineroides)

Acknowledgements

Common Spotted Orchid (Dachtylorhiza fuchsii)

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