I'm not a lover of vanilla as a flavour as so much of it is "artificial". A real vanilla pod is a whole different thing! This native of Mexico is probably the best known of the Orchid family. Our native orchids, although smaller than their cousins, are as beautiful. Finding a wild orchid is very exciting, as most are threatened/near threatened.
HOMESURREY'S WILDFLOWERING PROJECT is a community-led initiative, aiming to build a partnership that enables wildflowering in the county as well as promoting and celebrating the boroughs/districts diverse environments. Do take the time to find out more about the project and if you can get involved, even in a small way, you will make a difference.