Ophrys sphegodes sites in Northern France

[Neil]

Not sure if this the right place.

I posting this on behalf of Richard Bateman, who works at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew

Richard Bateman and colleagues would be most grateful for any information regarding the location of populations of the Ophrys sphegodes group (Early Spider-orchids) at or near the north coast of France, anywhere between Dunkirk and St Malo. They have already conducted a morphometric and DNA survey of populations along the English coastline, and wish to make comparisons across the Channel in order to identify migration routes from France to England. Please send any relevant locality information to r.bateman@kew.org.
Many thanks
Richard

If anyone is able to help can they contact Richard on the email above

[Karaba]

They should contact the Conservatoire Botanique National from Bailleul (Northern France and Normandy)and from Brest (Bretagne and part of Normandy).
They may also have information from SFO (Société française d'orchidophilie) and their local sections
But maybe Yann has some locations ?

Here's the french distribution map from CBN's data

[Neil]

Yvain

Thanks for the info I have passed this on

[Yann]

Neil, if it can wait 1 week, i'll give you spots.
I'm abroad....also for orchids 

[Maggi Young]

I've passed the message on to a friend in Northern France to see if he can help.

[Neil]

Maggi Thank you

Yann that is fine and good luck with the hunting.