Orchids observer: discovering wild orchids beyond rainforests
Orchids aren't just exotic beauties found in far-away rainforests. Believe it or not, these incredible flowers thrive right here in Britain, even London!
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Orchid for August: Autumn lady’s-tresses (Spiranthes spiralis)
In his latest blog about London's orchids, London Wildlife Trust's Conservation Ecologist Michael Waller reveals an orchid with historic significance
Orchid for July: Broad-leaved helleborine (Epipactis helleborine)
In his latest blog about London's orchids, the Trust's Conservation Ecologist Michael Waller broadens his horizons...
Orchid for June: Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera)
In his latest blog about London's orchids, London Wildlife Trust's Conservation Ecologist Michael Waller introduces us to the deceptive 'bee orchid'.
Orchid for May: Man orchid (Orchis anthropophora)
In his latest blog about London's orchids, London Wildlife Trust's Conservation Ecologist Michael Waller introduces us to the 'man orchid'.
Orchid for April: Early purple (Orchis mascula)
In the first in a series of blogs about London's orchids, London Wildlife Trust's Conservation Ecologist Michael Waller introduces us to the 'early purple'.