The Broad- leaved Helleborine is the last local orchid to flower in the year. During a stroll through a Gunton Woods this evening, I was delighted to count 14 plants at the usual spot. They have obviously had a good year as most had already flowered, flowering much earlier than last year. The plants were also a lot taller than the previous year, reflecting the excellent growing conditions this year (alternating conditions of sunny weather followed by downpours that we have experienced this summer).
Looking at the second picture, it clearly illustrates why the Broad- leaved Helleborine is so aptly named.
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