Many species of orchid grow on the downs notably the nationally rare late spider orchid (Ophrys fuciflora) as well as the nationally scarce early spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) and man orchid (Aceras anthropophorum). The nationally scarce burnt orchid (Neotinea ustulata) has also been recorded in the past.
On the downs, a variety of orchids can be found, including the late spider orchid (Ophrys fuciflora), early spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes), and man orchid (Aceras anthropophorum). The burnt orchid (Neotinea ustulata), which is also considered rare nationwide, has been noted in the past.