Wild orchids growing in Haywards Heath
DELICATE wild orchids called 'Autumn Lady's Tresses' are flourishing in the heart of Haywards Heath.
You would expect to see them on cliff-tops near the sea but the tiny orchids, which are referred to as 'Lady's Tresses' because they have a spiral column of white flowers that resemble plaited hair, are growing in Heath Road close to the town centre.
Mid Sussex wildlife photographer Peter Lovett took this picture after spotting them.
He said: "They are on the opposite side of the road from the medical centre (Newtons Practice] and can be viewed from the pavement. They are tiny flowers, yet lovely to see."
The orchid prefers to grow in well-drained grassland and can be found on cliff-tops, sand dunes, lawns and in churchyards. It can take up to 11 years for the orchid to mature and flower from seed and after flowering it can remain dormant underground for years before emerging again.
Peter's wildlife pictures are at:www.sussexrambler.blogspot.com
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