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Neottia cordata (L.) Rich.

lesser twayblade (Orchidaceae)

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WidespreadVery strong tendencyN
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Synonym | Listera cordata (L.) R. Br.

Neottia cordata is a delicate orchid of moorland and peat bogs in Scotland, Ireland, northern England, North Wales and on Exmoor; it has just 1 pair (exceptionally 2 pairs) of deltate leaves.

Fersit (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-21

 lesser twayblade / Neottia cordata: _Neottia cordata_ is a delicate orchid of moorland and peat bogs in Scotland, Ireland, northern England, North Wales and on Exmoor; it has just 1 pair (exceptionally 2 pairs) of deltate leaves.

Neottia cordata is difficult to spot but, once seen, is unlikely to be confused with any other species.

Fersit (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-21

 lesser twayblade / Neottia cordata: _Neottia cordata_ is difficult to spot but, once seen, is unlikely to be confused with any other species.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne