Heath Spotted Orchid

Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata – Polish: Kukulka plamista or Stoplamek) can be found in all of the Polish mountains. However, this plant is quite rare and it is on an endangered species list in Poland. Its flowers are either purple or white. Heath Spotted Orchids growing is sunny locations have purple flowers. The ones growing in shade have white flowers. The Low Beskid – Mount Baranie (752 m) – May 26, 2009.