This is a plant with an interesting distribution in that it is absent from Ireland and Wales and most of central and southern England with a few outposts like this in the north of England. In Scotland however it is a common plant to be found on heather moors and pine woods. It is a small plant no more than about 20 cm tall with one or two flowers flowering stem.
Hole of Horcum 11th June 2005
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Added on December 11th 2005