A pair of Common Fragrant Orchids in their natural and unspoilt meadow habitat

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The common fragrant orchid or chalk fragrant orchid prefers the species-rich grasslands found on the British chalk and or limestone based soils. The image shows a pair of fragrant orchids at slightly different stages of flowering in their natural habitat.

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Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Selsey, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Ian Drake / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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