Common Spotted Orchid

Dactylorhiza fuchsii

Colour:	Pale pink
Flowering:	June - August
Height:	Up to 24" (60 cm)
Family:	Orchidaceae

The common spotted orchid has lots of small pink flowers growing in a dense spike. Each flower is approx 15 mm diameter with a typical orchid shape marked with purple spots. The leaves are broad and marked with wide purple spots. It is usually found in marshes, meadows and other grassy places.