The Early Marsh Orchid is a flower of heahs, marshy wetlands and upland flushes. The delicately marked flower in pink and purple makes them stand out

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The Early Marsh Orchid is a flower of heaths, marshy wetlands and upland flushes. The delicately marked flower in pink and purple makes them stand out in the swampy vegetation.

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Size: 3571px × 5500px
Location: Jugger Howe, North Yorkshire Moors National park
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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