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Epipactis atrorubens (Hoffm.) Besser

dark-red helleborine (Orchidaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedModerate tendencyN
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Epipactis atrorubens grows on bare limestone at sites in North Wales, northern England, northern Scotland and mid-western Ireland.

Bergamo (BG), Italy; 2018-07-04

 dark-red helleborine / Epipactis atrorubens: _Epipactis atrorubens_ grows on bare limestone at sites in North Wales, northern England, northern Scotland and mid-western Ireland.

As well as the stem, the ovaries of Epipactis atrorubens are hairy; the flowers are usually deep purple, with a broad end to the labellum.

Bergamo (BG), Italy; 2018-07-04

 dark-red helleborine / Epipactis atrorubens: As well as the stem, the ovaries of _Epipactis atrorubens_ are hairy; the flowers are usually deep purple, with a broad end to the labellum.

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