Young's Helleborine Epipactis youngiana

Young's Helleborine
©Bob Gibbons /Plantlife

Young's Helleborine is a rare orchid that grows on mine spoil (bings) in central Scotland and northern England.

It is restricted to 13 sites in Britain and has been the subject of much botanical debate, as the orchid is believed to be evolving into a separate species, possibly in relation to the very particular habitat it occupies.

Plantlife has published a species dossier, which provides detailed information on its status, ecology and management. PDF (1.01mb) Click here to see the document.

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