Bog Orchid Scotland. it is most common in parts of scotland and northern england. © phil and ann farrer. there are around 52 different species of wild orchid in britain. britain’s smallest native wild orchid, bog orchids rarely attain a height of more than 8 centimetres (3 inches), the stems are pale green and there are none. the bog orchid is a small orchid species that is adapted to grow in the wet and acidic soils of bogs and fens. Many of these species are incredibly rare and can often only be found on nature. In wales it is known from a number of sites including the elan valley.
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there are around 52 different species of wild orchid in britain. britain’s smallest native wild orchid, bog orchids rarely attain a height of more than 8 centimetres (3 inches), the stems are pale green and there are none. © phil and ann farrer. it is most common in parts of scotland and northern england. In wales it is known from a number of sites including the elan valley. Many of these species are incredibly rare and can often only be found on nature. the bog orchid is a small orchid species that is adapted to grow in the wet and acidic soils of bogs and fens.
White Bog Orchid & Slender Bog Orchid, Platanthera dilatata
Bog Orchid Scotland it is most common in parts of scotland and northern england. © phil and ann farrer. there are around 52 different species of wild orchid in britain. In wales it is known from a number of sites including the elan valley. the bog orchid is a small orchid species that is adapted to grow in the wet and acidic soils of bogs and fens. Many of these species are incredibly rare and can often only be found on nature. it is most common in parts of scotland and northern england. britain’s smallest native wild orchid, bog orchids rarely attain a height of more than 8 centimetres (3 inches), the stems are pale green and there are none.