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Moorland Spotted Orchid

Dactylorhiza maculata

Photo by Annelies
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Description:

The heath spotted orchid or moorland spotted orchid is a plant belonging to the family Orchidaceae. It is widespread in mountainous regions across much of Europe from Portugal and Iceland east to Russia.

Species ID Suggestions

Moorland spotted orchid

Dactylorhiza maculata

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Flowers of Europe
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The Flora of Central European Alps
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Wild Orchids
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PublishedJuly 21, 2014

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