Autumn Lady's tresses
Autumn Lady's tresses

" Spiranthes Spiralis " / Last species of Orchid to flower - august and september /
Very short flowers - 5cm + / difficult to see , even when flowering / 2 of the many
spikes ( 100+) , near Box Bay ( Broad Haven South ) in short grass on limestone /
white flowers arranged in a tight spiral / scented of Honey / flower spike
covered in white hairs / pollinated by Bumblebees .
Another small colony ( 20+ ) ,near Stackpole Head - ( SR 9954.9432 ).

Ref: 7454

Date: 14/08/2010

Location: SR 98366.94316

Autumn Lady's tresses

" Spiranthes Spiralis " / Last species of Orchid to flower - august and september /
Very short flowers - 5cm + / difficult to see , even when flowering / 2 of the many
spikes ( 100+) , near Box Bay ( Broad Haven South ) in short grass on limestone /
white flowers arranged in a tight spiral / scented of Honey / flower spike
covered in white hairs / pollinated by Bumblebees .
Another small colony ( 20+ ) ,near Stackpole Head - ( SR 9954.9432 ).

Ref: 7454

Date: 14/08/2010

Location: SR 98366.94316