Wild orchid

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  1. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I took the dog for a walk in Bedgebury forest today and I found these flowers, all over the place. Im pretty sure its an orchid but I dont know its name.
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  2. Bayleaf

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    Hi Pete its Dactylorhiza fuchsii - spotted orchid - lucky you! :D
     
  3. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Thanks Bayleaf, Had an idea you would know, Cheers. [​IMG]
     
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    Pete you better take your dog for a walk again, but don't forget your spade or folk......and a plastic bag or box lol
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    Lovely picture, and gorgeous flower, I wish they grew where I walk
     
  6. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Ladybird, you'll get me shot.
    Fran they are something special, but they dont grow where I normally go.
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    This is my usual walk, thats the North Downs in the distance.
     
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    Mmmmm lovely walk at this time of the year - what a view - makes walking well worth it. Your walking companion looks like he's impatient for you to get on. One of my two cavs used to get impatient, if I stopped for any reason.
     
  8. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    The he's a she, always in a hurry. I'm a bit thick, whats a cav? Is it a spaniel?
     
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    Apologies to your lady [​IMG] and for my abbreviation. I had two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (cavs for short) - not the ones with the squished faces, but true minature spaniels
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I know the ones you mean
     
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