Epipactis palustris - Marsh Helleborine
The similarity of this orchid to its more exotic
tropical cousins perhaps accounts for the view that this
is one of the most beautiful of our wild European
orchids.
The Marsh Helleborine is widespread throughout Europe
but is in decline in the UK. In Wales it occurs in huge
displays in both its colour forms - maroon and cream and
yellow-green and cream - although the maroon one is more
common.
The specimens above were photographed in Anglesey,
North Wales in July
Wild Orchids in Wales
Dozens of wild orchid are featured in the First Nature Guide to
Locating and Identifying Wild Orchids in Wales
Wild Orchids in The Burren
Ireland's world-famous limestone pavement habitat
in County Clare is home to nearly every wild orchid found in Ireland.
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