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Pictorial guide to the flora of the British Isles
Gymnadenia borealis (Druce) R. M. Bateman, Pridgeon & M. W. Chaseheath fragrant orchid (Orchidaceae) |
Spread | Bias within British Isles | Direction of bias | Restricted | Slight tendency | N |
BSBI Distribution Map |
Synonym | Gymnadenia conopsea subsp. borealis (Druce) F. Rose
Gymnadenia borealis is a species (formerly subspecies) of fragrant orchid found mostly in Scotland and the north of England.
Castle O'er (VC72: Dumfriesshire); 2019-07-01 |
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Gymnadenia borealis differs from our other Gymnadenia species by the broad, stubby lateral tepals and the barely lobed labellum.
Castle O'er (VC72: Dumfriesshire); 2019-07-01 |
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