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In Bloom at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
Cymbidiums are a genus of evergreen flowering plants in the orchid family Orchidaceae. They are epiphytic, lithophytic, terrestrial or rarely leafless saprophytic herbs usually with […]
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Wild Orchids in Ireland
Wondering what orchid is featured in the background?
This is a Hammarbya paludosa, commonly known as a bog orchid. It can be found in boglands near slow running streams. A small, inconspicuous orchid which can reach 15 cm in height but usually grows to between 4 and 8 cm. The flowers have a sweet, cucumber-like scent.
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Hammarbya paludosa (flower)
