24 Thursday Aug 2023
Posted in autumn, flowers, wildflowers
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Autumn Lady’s-tresses, autumn orchids, autumn-flowering orchid, British native orchids, orchid, Spiranthes spiralis
Think of them as a palate cleanser; a floral pick-me-up; a Thursday tonic; a spiralling shot in the arm – the cheerful sight of Autumn lady’s tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) in full bloom amongst the lush grasses and wildflowers at my local country park. I hope you have some growing near you to help brighten your day!
13 Thursday Aug 2020
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Autumn Lady’s-tresses, autumn orchids, British orchids, British wildflowers, native orchids, Spiranthes spiralis
It’s two and a half weeks yet till the calendar tells us it’s autumn, and we’re all melting in the heatwave that currently has much of Britain in its fiery grip, yet the Autumn lady’s-tresses are in full flower. These gorgeous orchids are tiny and not easily spotted amongst long grass and wildflowers but, luckily, I saw a report of a find of over 40 plants in a new-to-me location and went for a look early yesterday morning. Success!