Flowerspike Collection

Bug Orchid (Anacamptis coriophora) close-up of flowerspike, growing in grassland, Transylvania, Romania, June

Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata) close-up of flowerspike, growing in limestone grassland, Abruzzo N. P
Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata) close-up of flowerspike, growing in limestone grassland, Abruzzo N.P. Apennines, Italy, May

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera var. chlorantha) pale form, close-up of flowerspike, Foreness Point, Isle of Thanet, Kent, England, June

White Helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium) close-up of flowerspike, Kent, England, May

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) close-up of flowerspike, growing on roadside verge, Sandside, Cumbria, England, May

Greater Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) flowering, growing on chalk grassland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Burnt Orchid (Neotinea ustulata) close-up of flowerspike, growing in meadow on riverbank, River Ure, Leyburn Old Glebe, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, June

Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) close-up of two flowerspikes, growing on chalk grassland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Foxtail Lily (Eremurus x isabellinus) Cleopatra, flowering, commercial nursery crop growing in field, Holbeach St. Johns, Moulton Fens, South Holland, Lincolnshire, England, July

Lady Orchid (Orchis purpurea) flowerspike, Kent, England, May

Giant Viper s-bugloss (Echium pininana) close-up of flowerspike, growing in coastal town parkland, Minehead, Somerset, England, June

Pyrenean Squill (Scilla liliohyacinthus) close-up of flowerspike, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, May

Hybrid Orchid (Orchis hybrida) hybrid of Lady Orchid (O. purpurea) and Military Orchid (O)
Hybrid Orchid (Orchis hybrida) hybrid of Lady Orchid (O. purpurea) and Military Orchid (O. militaris), close-up of flowerspike, Col de Calzan, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, May

Painted Orchid (Orchis picta) close-up of flowerspike, Corsica, France, April

Early Flowering Spider Orchid (Ophrys praecox) close-up of flowerspike, Corsica, France, April

Ovalis Orchid (Orchis ovalis) close-up of flowerspike, Corsica, France, April

Tower of Jewels (Echium wildpretii) flowering, growing with other endemic flora in habitat, Parque Nacional del Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands, June

Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) close-up of flowerspike, Upton Fen, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, July
Fen Orchid (Liparis loeselii) close-up of flowerspike, Upton Fen, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, July

Creeping Ladys Tresses (Goodyera repens) close-up of flowerspike, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) close-up of flowerspike, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Man Orchid (Orchis anthropophora) flowerspike, Kent, England, June

Lady Orchid (Orchis purpurea) flowerspike, growing in woodland habitat, Denge Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, May

Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) flowerspikes, silhouetted at twilight, Kent, England, May

Spiked Rampion (Phyteuma spicatum) close-up of flowerspike, with Wood Ants (Formica sp. ) feeding on nectar, France
Spiked Rampion (Phyteuma spicatum) close-up of flowerspike, with Wood Ants (Formica sp.) feeding on nectar, France, July

Military Orchid (Orchis militaris) flowering, Buckinghamshire, England, May

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) close-up of flowerspike, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp. ) flowering, Sweden, june
Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp.) flowering, Sweden, june

Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) close-up of flowerspike, Oxfordshire, England, August

Green-flowered Helleborine (Epipactis phyllanthes) close-up of flowerspike, Oxfordshire, England, August

Common Broomrape (Orobanche minor) flowerspikes, growing in wildflower meadow, Oxfordshire, England, May

Common Bistort (Polygonum bistorta) close-up of flowerspike, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June

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The flowerspike is a fascinating and beautiful feature of various orchid species found in different locations across Europe. In Transylvania, Romania, during the month of June, the Bug Orchid (Anacamptis coriophora) displays its stunning flowerspike amidst the lush grassland. Similarly, in Abruzzo National Park, limestone grasslands become adorned with the Burnt Orchid's (Orchis ustulata) intricate flowerspike. Moving to Foreness Point on the Isle of Thanet in Kent, England, we encounter the pale form of Bee Orchids (Ophrys apifera var. Chlorantha), showcasing their delicate flowerspikes up close. Here, nature reveals its wonders as a Green Hairstreak butterfly finds solace on an Early Marsh Orchid's (Dactylorhiza incarnata) elegant flowerspike. Venturing further into Kent during May brings us face-to-face with two more enchanting orchids - White Helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium) and Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). Their captivating flowerspikes grace the landscape with their presence. In Sandside, Cumbria, England also during May stands the Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera), growing along roadside verges. Its unique and intricate flowerspike captures attention from passersby. Heading back to Kent's North Downs unveils yet another marvel - Greater Butterfly Orchids' (Platanthera chlorantha) blooming presence on chalk grasslands. These majestic flowering plants create a mesmerizing sight for all who witness them. Finally returning to River Ure at Leyburn Old Glebe showcases multiple sightings of Burnt Orchids' exquisite beauty as they thrive within meadows along riverbanks. Throughout these diverse locations and habitats across Europe lies an array of orchids that captivate our senses through their intricate and delicate flowerspikes.