Monkey Orchid |
Plantae
Monocots (Monocotyledons)
Asparagales |
Orchis simia |
Family: Orchidaceae |
Hartslock nature reserve, Oxfordshire.
These orchids are known to have grown in the area for many years, nearly being lost after the Second World War. Now they are carefully tended and nurtured. (See Hartslock Reserve.) |
30 May 2006 |
Category: Wild-growing plants and fungi of the British Isles |
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British Isles status: native Vulnerable Rare Perennial |
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Photographer:
J R Crellin |
About the picture: NIKON D70 30/05/2006 08:52:44 1/100 sec - F/25 Lens: 60mm f/2.8 D Sensitivity: ISO 320 Depth of field: 0.02 m (0.29 - 0.31) Light value: 14.3
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