Greater Butterfly Orchid???

• by suzyruder

  Not sure about this one. Spike and flower shape not right, but no other alternatives.

  Posted July 28, 2015 6:50 PM

• by Rich_Mielcarek

  isn't it a rather sparse example of an alba Common Spotted? Butterfly orchids have long spurs which this plant lacks.

  Posted July 28, 2015 10:07 PM

• by MikeWallerNHM scientist

  Agree with Rich. This is nice example of an albino Common Spotted orchid. Without the lip markings, identification can be difficult. The deeply 3-lobed lip and short spurs are distinctive.

  Posted August 4, 2015 12:37 PM