Orchid Observers Talk

Greater Butterfly Orchid???

  • suzyruder by suzyruder

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

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  • Rich_Mielcarek by Rich_Mielcarek

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

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  • MikeWallerNHM 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.

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