Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (20/06/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (mound behind the pond). Very distinctive as the only native orchid with these bright mauve flowers and also this cone shape when young - when the other buds open it may later elongate into a more cylindrical shape.
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (20/06/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (mound behind the pond).
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (20/06/2022) Tottington Wood, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex (mound behind the pond). The ones at this location seem to be a deeper colour than the ones on the South Downs.
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (03/07/2022) Fulking Hill, Fulking, W Sussex. A paler specimen.
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (03/07/2021) New Hall Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex. Can pale like this, or darker.
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (03/07/2021) New Hall Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, W Sussex. Top-down view.
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (29/06/2022) Fulking Hill, Fulking, W Sussex. Masses of them here.
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (29/06/2022) Fulking Hill, Fulking, W Sussex.
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis, was Orchis pyramidalis) (29/06/2022) Fulking Hill, Fulking, W Sussex. Classic unmarked leaves.
