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Anacamptis pyramidalis, Bee orchid, British flora, British orchids, Common spotted orchid, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Dactylorhiza fuchsii, Greater butterfly-orchid, native orchids, Ophrys apifera), orchid, Platanthera chlorantha, Pyramidal orchid
The meadows at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park are awash with orchids, Common spotted-orchids, (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Bee orchids (Ophrys apifera), Pyramidal orchids (Anacamptis pyramidalis) and, in a secluded location off the beaten track, a tiny smattering of Greater butterfly-orchids (Platanthera chlorantha). To walk along the paths amongst these beauties is simply magical!
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Wonderful selection of orchids. Must look up Cosmeston Lakes Country Park to find out where it is, then maybe a visit.
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Thanks, Jillian. Cosmeston is just a few miles west of Cardiff. The orchids won’t be around for long but it’s quite a big park with lots to offer throughout the year.
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I am orchid envious, Annie 🙂 What a marvel to behold all these different orchids in one place! Great photos. and thank you for sharing 🙂
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Thanks very much, Pete. Cosmeston is looking superb at the moment. 🙂
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They’re so pretty. I never used to be a fan of orchids but over the years have come to enjoy them.
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Glad you enjoyed them. This seems to be a particularly good year for them. 🙂
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