Dactylorhiza majalis

broad-leaved marsh orchid

Other common names

western marsh orchid

Synonyms

Orchis majalis

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Botanical details

Family: Orchidaceae
Native to the UK: No
Potentially harmful
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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