A rare orchid has been discovered in Oranmore, County Galway, for the first time in 80 years.The "near threatened" flower was found due to a joint environmental initiative by Galway County Council and Conservation Volunteers Galway to attract pollinating insects to Rinville Park.
This week, between 20 and 30 Autumn Lady's Tresses Orchids, which are classed as 'Near Threatened' in the Red Data List of Vascular Plants 2016, were discovered.The last recorded discovery of the orchid in Oranmore came in the 1940s, according to the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland.
Also called the Spiranthes spiralis, this wildflower often heralds the end of summer, most likely to spring up as summer flowers are on their way out.The plant comprises of a stem of soft, downy white flowers that are quite fragrant.
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