An attractive and early flowering Orchid, the Foxglove or Pink Vlei Orchid is common and widespread through much of Eastern and Southern Africa.

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An attractive and early flowering Orchid, the Foxglove or Pink Vlei Orchid is common and widespread through much of Eastern and Southern Africa. The genus name means 'well developed crest', the specific means 'hooded'

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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