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D x venusta
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D x venusta (Dactylorhiza x venusta)

The hybrid between Common Spotted Orchid and Northern Marsh Orchid
Habitat
Abandoned lead workings
Location
Denbighshire
Date taken
19th June 2015
Scientific name
Dactylorhiza x venusta
Equipment used
Panasonic Lumix GH3 + 45mm Leica DG Macro-Elmarit
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Opus Editor
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That is soooo beautiful. A super picture you've taken of it too.

Many thanks Jeff.
 
Supporter
Stunning hybrid orchid and a brilliant picture Jeff! Fabulous colors and a great view of the maculated leaves. Exceptional!!!!! Is this a natural occurring hybrid?
 
Thanks Stanley, this is a common hybrid in the UK within the range of the Northern Marsh Orchid which as the name implies occurs in North Wales, the north of England, and Scotland. NMO does not occur in the south of England so neither does the hybrid
Jeff
 

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