Orchid (hybrid) (Dactylorhiza fuchsii x purpurella)
Short/medium. Leaves long, narrow and pointed, usually dark-spotted and with a boat-like 'keel'. Flowers pale purple with complex darker markings, lip markedly 3-lobed, long spur on back; June-August.

A real rarity, looking a bit like Common Spotted Orchid, but with distinctive flowers.

Spotters' score: 10

ref: p.290/5 x 3a

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Hybrid Orchid