Family - Orchidaceae |
Common Name - Fragrant Orchid |
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HabitatsDownsDunes & dune slacks Grassland Heath Short turf | Description of GenusTuberous herbs with an erect stem, topped by a dense spike of fragrant flowers. | ![]() © Vernon Hucks |
Habitat NotesCalcareous grassland or fens. | Life HistoryPerennial | |
UK distributionWidespread (See Map) | Flowering TimeIn flower during June, July and August. | |
FruitThe fruit is a capsule. | FlowerThe flower is actinomorphic | |
Names in other languages and countriesFrance | Worldwide distributionEurope | |
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