Orchis militaris
Military orchis
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The Orchis militaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Military orchis.

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Latin Name:  Orchis militaris
Common Name:  Military orchis
Family:  Orchidaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Grassy hills, banks, borders of fields and woodland edges on chalky soils[17]. Extremely rare in Britain, growing in only one or two sites[135].

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