2007
NS3883 : Greater Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha)
taken 17 years ago, near to Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Greater Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha)
There is also a Lesser Butterfly-orchid species; see: NS3778 : Lesser Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera bifolia). The main feature that distinguishes the two is the pollinia: these are the little rod-like structures that flank the opening of the flower. In the Lesser, they are close together, and are parallel. In the Greater, as can be seen here, they are much more widely separated at the bottom, but draw close together at their tips.
The flower shown here was found in the most common habitat for this species, grassland pasture.
The flower shown here was found in the most common habitat for this species, grassland pasture.
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- Grid Square
- NS3883, 40 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Lairich Rig (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 11 July, 2007 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 14 August, 2008
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 389 834 [100m precision]
WGS84: 56:1.0158N 4:35.0749W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NS 389 834
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
