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Sunday 19 July 2020

Rishworth - Orchids and IDs...!

A really nice plant walk today. I really enjoyed seeing my first Orchid. Just so it is clear, on the captions I have added Rishworth to them



Common Mallow, Rishworth

Red Campion, Rishworth

Harebells, Rishworth - Never seen these before

Common Green Grasshopper, Rishworth
Tormentil and Creeping Cinquefoil, Rishworth

Creeping Cinquefoil leaves, Rishworth

A different Harebell plant, Rishworth


Common Spotted Orchid, Rishworth
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  1. Calderdale Wildlife20 July 2020 at 08:29

    The last plant is called Pink Purslane. A garden escape but well naturalised around Calderdale usually in damp shady areas. There is also a white form.
    Where did you see the Creeping Cinquefoil?

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