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Common Spotted Orchid

Dactylorhiza fuchsii

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Britain's most widespread orchid, found in woodland rides, grassland, road verges and old quarries. The pink-mauve flowers have intricate darker markings and the leaves are spotted with purple. It often forms large colonies.

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Quick Facts

Category
Plant
Latin name
Dactylorhiza fuchsii
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.