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Montbretia - (Crocosmia sp.)
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mille19



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I think it is some sort of Orchid the flower head was approx 25mm across and it looked like there was more buds below the top one.

Taken at Knottallow Tarn in Cumbria.
· Date: Mon October 2, 2006 · Views: 1320
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Tiggrx
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Tue October 3, 2006 12:12pm

This is a species of Montbretia (Crocosmia). Native to South Africa, about four species are established in Britain the commonest being Montbretia (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora). It is a member of the Iris family.

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