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 |
Click/tap any photo to see the full image
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
This is the number of sites per recording area where I have found this species. Click/tap any area to see a list of the sites within that area:
| Recording Area | Number of Sites |
|---|---|
| North Dorset | 1 |
| Purbeck Coast | 5 |
| West Dorset | 1 |
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 National Vegetation Classification codes associated with this species:
| NVC Codes | Description | Phase 1 Categories | Description |
|---|---|---|---|