Southern-marsh Orchids in the North!

A trip to near junction 40 on the M6 - the orchids were splendid and we were delighted when the suspected Southern Marsh-orchid was confirmed as such. There were some hybrid Southern-marsh x Common-spotted Orchids. Across the road the Ox-eye Daisies, Ragged Robin and Red and White Campion provided a stunning display. 

The orchid bank. 

Common-spotted orchid - possibly with an element of Southern Marsh introgression given the dark base colour?

Southern-marsh orchid.

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