Neottia cordata - Common Twayblade
Although common and widespread throughout Northern
Europe this orchid can be difficult to spot growing, as
it often does, amongst long grasses and other similarly
green plants.
The name twayblade refers to the pair of oval leaves
(two blades) near th ebase of the plant. The flower
spike, sometimes up to 75 cm, can have as many as 100
separate flowers.
The specimen above was photographed in Hampshire in
June.
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