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Orthilia secunda (L.) House

serrated wintergreen (Ericaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyN
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Orthilia secunda grows in the heathy understorey of woodlands; it is mostly found in Scotland, with scattered sites in upland areas of England, Wales and Ireland.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-03

 serrated wintergreen / Orthilia secunda: _Orthilia secunda_ grows in the heathy understorey of woodlands; it is mostly found in Scotland, with scattered sites in upland areas of England, Wales and Ireland.

The flowers of Orthilia secunda are characteristically turned to all face the same direction.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-08

 serrated wintergreen / Orthilia secunda: The flowers of _Orthilia secunda_ are characteristically turned to all face the same direction.

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