Bumblebee Orchid
24th June 2009, WednesdayWell Bee Orchid - which I think is our most stunning flower, is out now. This year there seems to be fewer than normal. They have a fascinating biology which can be discovered in David Lang’s book online…
http://www.britainsorchids.fieldguide.co.uk/?PP=species_account&SPID=60&SHC=4&PSD=1
This flower was from an enormous flowering spike with 11 flowers, found in long grass at Rye Harbour Farm.
There are smaller ones at Rye Harbour car park, just next to the Coastguard building.