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Herbarium specimen: Himantoglossum hircinum

Taxon:Orchidaceae: Himantoglossum hircinum (L.) Spreng. ("Lizard Orchid")
Filed in taxon folder:Orchidaceae: Himantoglossum hircinum (L.) Spreng. ("Lizard Orchid")
Collected by:Mr Harold Stuart Thompson
Collection date:19/9/1924
28/6/1924
Locality:Great Britain, VC6 North Somerset, Burnham-on-Sea, ST34, Sandy 'made' ground of old garden or 'grounds' within 150 yards of the sea shoe - probably planted years ago
ex herb:Mr Harold Stuart Thompson
Institution:University of Birmingham (BIRM)
Image:Himantoglossum hircinum herbarium specimen from Burnham-on-Sea, VC6 North Somerset in 1924 by Mr Harold Stuart Thompson.
fruits/flowers:seeds/fruits
notes:Discovered in 1923 by Miss Stewart, when about "40 - 50" plants were observed. On 8/6/1924 no less than 84 plants. Probably planted years ago

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+Himantoglossum hircinumGB, VC6 North Somerset, BurnhamHarold Stuart Thompson28/6/1924BIRM

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Documented by daniel king on 15th November 2009.

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