Dactylorhiza elata explained
Dactylorhiza elata, the robust marsh orchid, is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae, native to the western Mediterranean region (France (including Corsica), Sardinia, Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia).[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Dactylorhiza elata is a tuberous herbaceous perennial growing to 50cm (20inches), and producing dense 20cm (10inches) spikes of purple flowers in spring.[6]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit[7] (confirmed 2017).[8]
Subspecies
Many names have been proposed for subspecies, varieties, subvarieties and forms of the species. As of June 2014, the following are recognized:[1]
- Dactylorhiza elata subsp. elata - Spain, North Africa
- Dactylorhiza elata subsp. sesquipedalis (Willd.) Soó - France, Spain, Portugal, Sardinia
External links
Notes and References
- http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/namedetail.do?name_id=55251 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- Castroviejo, S. & al. (eds.) (2005). Flora Iberica 21: 1-366. Real Jardín Botánico, CSIC, Madrid.
- Baumann, B. & Baumann, H. (2005). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Orchideenflora Nordwestafrikas. Journal Europäischer Orchideen 37: 915-938.
- Vázquez Pardo, F.M. (2009). Revisión de la familia Orchidaceae en Extremadura (España). Folia Botanica Extremadurensis 3: 1-367.
- Dobignard, D. & Chatelain, C. (2010). Index synonymique de la flore d'Afrique du nord 1: 1-455. Éditions des conservatoire et jardin botaniques, Genève.
- Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
- Web site: RHS Plant Selector - Dactylorhiza elata. 15 April 2020.
- Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 27 . Royal Horticultural Society . 24 January 2018.