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Himantoglossum hircinum (L.) Spreng.

lizard orchid (Orchidaceae)

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Himantiglossum hircinum is one of our tallest orchid species, at up to 90 cm (3 ft) high.

Shipton-on-Cherwell (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-06-19

 lizard orchid / Himantoglossum hircinum: _Himantiglossum hircinum_ is one of our tallest orchid species, at up to 90 cm (3 ft) high.

The flowers of Himantoglossum hircinum are unmistakable.

Shipton-on-Cherwell (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-06-19

 lizard orchid / Himantoglossum hircinum: The flowers of _Himantoglossum hircinum_ are unmistakable.

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