Orchid Final? Tally

Over the last month a few more Orchids have come to light - principally Broad-leaved Helleborines which have a habit of camouflaging themselves in long grass or under brambles - and so the total has moved to 229 orchids an increase of 4% over last year's total of 221. This is not spectacular but in the context of last year's increase of 59% over 2017 a very reasonable consolidation. The Common Spotted Orchids inched forward from 204 to 206 but there was a healthy increase in Broad-leaved Helleborines from 16 to 21 which is a good result. Not forgetting the Twayblade which was the surprise of the year.