Flower white
Autumn Ladys-tresses
| Common Name | Autumn Ladys-tresses |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spiranthes spiralis |
| Family | Orchid Family Orchidaceae |
| Interest | |
| Description | A small orchid found on chalk and limestone grassland. |
Read about this species in my Nature Diary blog:
| Date Sort ascending | Title | Link to Article | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-09-21 | Autumn Ladys-tresses: spiralling down - | Click to read article |
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This map shows the distribution of the species based on my records:
Purbeck Ridge (Ridgeway Hill and Steeple Hill)
Durlston Country Park
Stonehill Down Nature Reserve
Fontmell Down Nature Reserve
These are the National Vegetation Classification codes associated with this species:
| NVC Codes | Description | Phase 1 Categories | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
The number of records for each month for this species; it gives an idea of the best time to see it (although for plants this does not necessarily mean it was in flower):
| Month | No of Records |
|---|---|
| 08: August | 1 |
These are the sites where I have found this species:
| Site | Notes | Record Date | Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Down | Present |
19-08-09 | |
| Durlston Country Park | Present | ||
| Fontmell Down Nature Reserve | SSSI Notification | ||
| Muckleford Chalk Pit | Recorded by others | ||
| Purbeck Ridge (Ridgeway Hill and Steeple Hill) | Present | ||
| Stonehill Down Nature Reserve | Present | ||
| Townsend Nature Reserve | SSSI Notification |