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dpearce4

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Can anyone tell me what this orchid it is growing on the side of the road near me.
 

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and this one... sorry about the out of focus, I didn't take the photo!
 

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A bit of a guess but I think it is the common spotted orchid, the colour can range from pale pinky white to deep pink. Peek flowering time is June.

I always love to see them.
 
A bit of a guess but I think it is the common spotted orchid, the colour can range from pale pinky white to deep pink. Peek flowering time is June.

I always love to see them.

that would be my first guess but spots are missing? not a definite no but could be his brother D. incarnata?
 

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