C.longifolia - a clump of plants, France May 2008
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Although superficially similar to White Helleborine (C.damasonium)
this species is immediately recognisable by its pure white flowers and
narrow leaves. It also often forms clumps something C.damasonium does not usually do.
In Britain, this species is found at only a few tens of sites from southern England to central Scotland usually in small numbers.
In contrast it can be found across the whole of Europe often occurring in huge numbers in light shade. |
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Cephalanthera longifolia - Sword-leaved Helleborine
