Deirdre has sent this image of what we have agreed to be Dactylorhiza x venusta (D. fuchsii (Common Spotted-orchid) x purpurella (Northern Marsh-orchid)). We have had a number of records in recent years but not so many as for D. x formosa (D. maculata x purpurella). However, the latter is usually very large and striking and so catches the eye more readily.
Dactylorhiza x venusta Photo: D Peppé
Terry , however, has us baffled by this oddity from his croft:
Unknown hybrid Photo: T. Swainbank
Meanwhile, Jenny has found Osmunda regalis (Royal fern) near Kyleakin:
Osmunda regalis Photo: J. Grant
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Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles 
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