Rare orchid brought back from brink of extinction
Published: 11/9/2025

Rare Fen Orchid, Liparis loeselii, has been saved from extinction in Britain due to dedicated conservation efforts by organizations like Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Plantlife, and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. The orchid, historically found in areas like Burwell Fen and Cherry Hinton, has seen its population increase to over 10,000 individual plants across England and Wales. This success underscores the importance of collaborative conservation work in safeguarding endangered species, offering hope for the future of biodiversity conservation efforts amidst climate challenges.



