Epipactis sancta. Lindisfarne Helleborine.

Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 17.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 17.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 17.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 17.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 17.7.20.

Epipactis sancta.  Lindisfarne Helleborine.

Recent genetic work has confirmed that this orchid is

endemic to the island of Lindisfarne, off the north-east coast of

Northumberland, U.K. Found in the dune slacks often growing in disturbed

       ground in front of rabbit burrows, as was this plant.  Self pollinating

with photographs showing yellow pollinia.

Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 15.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 15.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 15.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 15.7.20.
Epipactis sancta.
Lindisfarne, Northumberland, U.K. 15.7.20.

2 thoughts on “Epipactis sancta. Lindisfarne Helleborine.”

  1. Lovely to see Lindisfarne’s very own orchid in such beautiful detail.
    And the others too. A special place.

    Ruth
    Nr. Lindisfarne, Northumberland, UK

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  2. Wonderful photos.
    I was absolutely taken aback by this amazing shot; I couldn’t spot that it was an orchid on first looking at it!

    I really appreciate your work – thank you.

    Reply

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