Military Orchid (Orchis militaris) - Copyright: NatureEyes/Kim Aaen


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Order number: KAa04233

English name: Military Orchid

Scientific name: Orchis militaris

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Description: Military orchid and limestone fromations called "Rauker" in Gotland. These formations are remaining hard materials from ancient coral reefs where softer materials have been eroded away by wawes, ice and tidal fluctuations over long time.

Geographic location: Bogeklinten, Gotland, Sweden

Time of year (day/month): 5/6

Photographer ©: NatureEyes/Kim Aaen

Technical data: Digital SLR 21 megapixels: Format: Tiff. File size: ca. 60 Mb. Resolution: Approx. 5616 x 3744 pixels. Print size: Approx. 48 x 32 cm at 300 dpi