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| Image details: |
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| Image Description: |
Northern Marsh Orchids growing in the grass. |
| Image notes: |
This dark purple shade is not found in any other Shetland orchid |
| Species in Image: |
Northen Marsh-Orchid |
| Date: |
1983 |
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| Old Haa Image Reference Number: |
btc03806 |
| General details: |
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| Common Name |
Northen Marsh-Orchid |
| Latin Name |
Dactylorhiza majalis |
| Family Name |
Orchidaceae |
| Description |
Subspecies Purpurella. Local name: Curl Dodie. Native. Grows on marshes and damp pastures, though occasionally appearing on dry roadside verges. Flowers of this orchid are a rich purple shade not found in other Shetland orchids. Flowers late May - Early June. |
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