Gymnadenia conopsea ssp borealis   Fragrant Orchid

 

 

 

 

 

This plant I recognised as a Fragrant Orchid but wasn't even aware there was a sub species borealis until it was pointed out by our excellent leader on this WFS trip in Teesdale. The labellum in this ssp is hardly lobed at all but there are such variations in orchids I doubt I would have paid much attention even if I'd noticed it.

Bank of River Tees, 21st June 2005

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Added on 22nd September 2005