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Platanthera chlorantha Greater Butterfly Orchid found near home in the Eden Valley, Cumbria - New colony - 1st in this tetrad. Cumbria,Eden Valley,Greater Butterfly-orchid,Platanthera chlorantha Click/tap to enlarge

Platanthera chlorantha

Greater Butterfly Orchid found near home in the Eden Valley, Cumbria - New colony - 1st in this tetrad.

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The Greater Butterfly-orchid

"Platanthera chlorantha", commonly known as greater butterfly-orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus "Platanthera". It can be found throughout Europe and Morocco. The name "Platanthera" is derived from Greek, meaning "broad anthers", while the species name, "chlorantha", means "green-flowered".

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Dec 11, 2019. Captured Jun 30, 2012 17:21.
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  • DMC-TZ20
  • f/3.3
  • 10/600s
  • ISO125
  • 4.3mm