{"id":5856,"date":"2024-11-04T16:41:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturelfes.com\/in-pursuit-of-wild-orchids\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:57:12","slug":"in-pursuit-of-wild-orchids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturelfes.com\/en\/in-pursuit-of-wild-orchids\/","title":{"rendered":"In pursuit of wild orchids!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In pursuit of wild orchids!<\/h1>\n\n
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Every spring, I wait for the orchids to return, and every time I do, I marvel as if I were discovering them for the first time. Over time, I’ve identified several places around my home (in Charente, France) where I’m almost certain to find them, but every year I make new discoveries, especially when I explore other regions. I don’t know why these flowers fascinate me so much, but perhaps it’s because of their originality and beauty, which is as discreet as it is surprising! To appreciate them, you have to look very closely ;). I love them so much, and have accumulated so many photos, that it was impossible not to dedicate an article to them. <\/p>\n\n

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I’ve divided them into three groups: orchids, ophrys and others. Since the same orchid can have several common names, I’ve included the ones I use and, for greater precision, I’ve also added their scientific name. Some orchids are hard to tell apart, so don’t hesitate to tell me if I’ve made a mistake. If you have any suggestions for places to see species I haven’t yet encountered, I’d be more than happy to hear from you ;)! <\/p>\n