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.
Orchids of various kinds can be found growing on the downs, particularly the late spider orchid (Ophrys fuciflora), which is considered rare nationwide, as well as the early spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) and man orchid (Aceras anthropophorum). The burnt orchid (Neotinea ustulata), which is also scarce nationally, has been spotted in the past.