Two more trips to monitor the progress of the Violet Helleborines at Marline Wood. Some of the spikes are now starting to set seed whereas others are yet to come into flower. It looks like this year has been a very good one for the VHs, presumably the result of some of the recent rain mixed in with warmer weather. Today I also found a few Broad-leaved Helleborines in the usual place and a somewhat worn looking Painted Lady.
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Violet Helleborine |
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| Painted Lady |
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| Broad-leaved Helleborine |
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| Broad-leaved Helleborine |
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| Broad-leaved Helleborine |