Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). This European orchid is found growing in grassy open places in lime rich soil from June to August. The o

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Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). This European orchid is found growing in grassy open places in lime rich soil from June to August. The orchids (Orchidaceae) are one of the most diverse families of flowering plants. There are over 20,000 species worldwide, many of which are grown for ornamental purposes. Photographed on Box Hill, Surrey, England.

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