A good number of greater butterfly orchids (Platanthera chlorantha) are growing alongside common spotted orchids beside the wide track in Hen Wood. These are a relatively rare species. They are a tall and upright orchid and are found in meadows and open woodland, and are fond of chalky soils. They have a sweet smell in the evening.
Evening sun at the East Meon Nature wild flower garden. Still some colour left.
Sigi Goolden and others have been busy tidying the wildflower garden beside the sports pavilion. There has been a good succession of pollinators – oxeye daisy, marjoram, white bryony, , woundwort, brambles etc. The lack Read more…
The picture shows a ‘birdsnest orchid’ growing in Duncombe Wood next to the lower path. There are a few other ones in the wood, as well as a number of common twayblade orchids. The birdnest Read more…