Orchid locations are constantly changing: On a meadow last visited in 2010, the number of Dactylorhiza fuchsii has been quite smaller this year. Now, there have been more Dactylorhiza majalis then before – and several hybrids of both species. These may have quite different forms: either short plants with the broad leaves of majalis (above) and brighter, fuchsii-like flowers with a broad labellum – or more elongated, with narrow leaves and purple flowers with a slightly broader labellum (down).
The Dactylorhiza fuchsii on this meadow which has both wet and dry areas are still quite bright, but most retain some purplish hue, at least in the pattern of the labellum. This time, an albiflora form of Dactylorhiza majalis was also flowering.
