Orchid Id – British Orchids
Orchid Identification Guide UK
Orchid Id will help you identify and record the wild orchids of the British Isles.
All species native to the British Isles are covered; local variants and sub-species are not covered.
The guide has been created by professional published ecologists working alongside members of the Hardy Orchid Society.
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This app offers comprehensive content
all 50 species native to the British Isles
additional data each species flowering period, habitat, and distribution
well selected photos of the flower close up as well as of the whole plant and in inflorescence if applicable
helpful information on each species’ taxonomy
each species name available in English and Latin
extensive description of each species with information on the flower, inflorescence, leaves, height as well as on similar species
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What You Get
easy-to-use manual identification key to narrow down species according to a choice of 8 major morphological traits
offers 3 ways to sort and display species: gallery view, by genus, or by colour
playful quiz to test your knowledge on orchids
compare different species with each other on screen (flower, inflorescence, plant)
helpful search function to quickly find the species you are looking for
create your own sightings map and add a photo if you want + export function for sending each list to any email address as a CSV data file