Northern Marsh Orchid Dactylorhiza pupurella

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The deep purple inflorescence of the Northern Marsh Orchid is distinctive for this early summer flower whose leaves may be purple spotted or plain green

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Size: 3467px × 5200px
Location: Bempton Cliffs East Yorkshire UK.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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