The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

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Dates
First year: 1950
Latest year: 1995

County Status
Native

Family
Orchidaceae

Total records held
5

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 4	4
Tetrads: 4	4
Hectads: 3	4

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Nov 6 2007

Explanation of terms

Species Details

This hybrid spotted-orchid is a very rare native perennial of rough grassy areas where base-rich and base-poor soils co-exist. It has been recorded only in the northern half of the county at Chelmorton Rake (SK1170) and near Owler Bar (SK2876). In 1950 it was also recorded in SK28. It is the sterile hybrid of Common (XXD. fuchsii) and Heath Spotted-orchid (XXD. maculata), so only occurs as isolated individuals.