UK Orchids are wide and wonderful in range

There are apparently more than fifty orchids native to the British Isles. Orchids grow in a variety of habitats and I’m finding that part of how to identify them (much like with wildflowers generally) is where they are growing. Below is a list of links to the relevant pages:

Pyramidal orchid – Anacamptis pyramidalis

Marsh and Spotted Orchids – Dactylorhiza

Helleborines – Epipactis

Fragrant orchid – Gymnadenia

Burnt orchid – Neotinea ustulata

Twayblade orchids – Neottia including Listera and Birds nest orchid

Orchids including Early-purple and Green winged orchid – Orchis

Bee, Spider and Fly Orchids – Ophrys

Lady’s tresses – Spiranthes

I’m aware there are many British orchids, and hope to add more as I find them! I hope to add further ID info in the long term.

Blog posts mentioning Orchids are tagged Orchid as well as their individual Genus, e.g. Epipactis.

http://photographingwildflowers.co.uk/tag/orchid/

or e.g. https://photographingwildflowers.co.uk/tag/epipactis/

Update Nov 2021 – I’ve spotted loads of orchids this year and I have learned a lot so am currently updating this page!