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Dactylorhiza majalis
broad-leaved marsh orchid
Other common names
western marsh orchidSynonyms
Orchis majalisBotanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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