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Dactylorhiza

marsh orchid

Other common names
frog orchid
spotted orchid
Synonyms
Coeloglossum × _Dactylorhiza_
Coeloglossum
Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Dactylorhiza

Genus description

Dactylorhiza are deciduous tuberous perennials with lance-shaped leaves sometimes spotted with purple, and dense terminal racemes of purple, pink or white flowers

Name status

Correct

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