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05-07-2011, 05:52 PM
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The orchids of Mersea Island
Hi everyone,
Unfortunately, I can't say much about these (as their near destruction is shrouded in local gossip, hear-say etc. but here's a report which shows that they still survive/ exist somewhere on the Island, even if it is only a back garden now:
MERSEA WILDLIFE: ORCHIDS IN BLOOM
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05-07-2011, 07:32 PM
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The Orchids of Mersea
What kind of critter does the gentleman who works there have in his hands?
Beverly A.
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05-07-2011, 07:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fotofashion
What kind of critter does the gentleman who works there have in his hands?
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hedgehog, I believe |
05-07-2011, 11:29 PM
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Wonderful! thanks for sharing!
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05-07-2011, 11:30 PM
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Very interesting!
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05-08-2011, 01:09 AM
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I believe the orchid's scientific name is Anacamptis morio. 
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05-08-2011, 03:11 AM
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awesome!
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05-08-2011, 06:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fotofashion
What kind of critter does the gentleman who works there have in his hands?
Beverly A.
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Yep, looks like a hedgehog to me too |
05-08-2011, 06:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)
I believe the orchid's scientific name is Anacamptis morio. |
Thanks for that King, I'll definately pop that in my notebook
And thanks for looking everyone, the Island really is a lovely place to live |
05-13-2011, 12:26 PM
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Very nice orchid!
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