Musk Orchid

Musk Orchid
Musk orchid
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Herminium
Species: H. monorchis
Binomial name
Herminium monorchis
(L.) R.Br.

The musk orchid (Herminium monorchis) is a commonly occurring species of European orchid.

Status and distribution

Status in Britain

Musk orchids have a localised distribution in Britain. Sites where it is found include Ham Hill in Wiltshire.



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