Dactylorhiza viridis. Frog orchid.

Dactylorhiza viridis.

Gotland, Sweden. June 2025.

A small, inconspicuous, (5-40cm tall) and generally rare orchid. Typically face downwards, it is thought to be pollinated by a range of insects. It has a wide distribution, found in Europe, Asia and North America. The photos presented were taken from a small grassy meadow in central Gotland, Sweden.

Gotland, Sweden. June 2025.
Gotland, Sweden. June 2025.
Gotland, Sweden. June 2025.

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