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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2015 21:14:43 GMT
does anybody know about orchids? i would be very grateful for any info i took this picture in Delamere forest, cheshire today  |
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Post by suesbird on Jun 14, 2015 21:25:27 GMT
I think they are called Slipper Orchids, not sure though.
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Post by starlingqueen on Jun 14, 2015 22:15:50 GMT
It's the common spotted orchid. The one you are most likely to see in the wild. Very pretty, and protected so whatever you do don't pick it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2015 13:29:35 GMT
It's the common spotted orchid. The one you are most likely to see in the wild. Very pretty, and protected so whatever you do don't pick it. Thanks starlingqueen I think all orchids are protected aren't they? wouldn't dream of picking any wildflower, they should all stay in the ground where they belong  right i'm off to google the common spotted orchid, thanks again!! |
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Post by starlingqueen on Jun 15, 2015 17:31:42 GMT
Yes you are right, they are all protected. I suspected you probably wouldn't pick it but you never know who is reading these posts. Always good just to point these things out. |
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Post by Shirls on Jun 20, 2015 8:16:09 GMT
Lovely pictures @kellycarla (and on your updated thread). I googled wild spotted orchids and they look just like the ones you have seen. They are really beautiful. I have several orchids indoors (not wild ones though!) as I am a real fan.
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Post by suesbird on Jun 20, 2015 8:26:07 GMT
Me too Shirls, they have been flowering since before Christmas and the flowers are just dying off now.
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Post by Shirls on Jun 20, 2015 14:10:09 GMT
I'd love to see wild orchids growing. Have been on a few walks in the 'wild' but never seen any.
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right i'm off to google the common spotted orchid, thanks again!!
