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Latin name: Dactylorhiza fuchsii
Size: Grows to around 50cms high.
Distribution: Found in most parts of the UK, but less common in
Scotland. Declining due to habitat loss.
Flowering months: June to August
Habitat: Prefers damp woods and meadows, especially calcareous soils
Special features: Common spotted orchids have dense cone-shaped flower
spikes, with narrow, spotted leaves.
UK Safari Wild Flower Section
UK Safari Plant + Tree Section
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