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Mucken-Handelwurz

Gymnadenia conopsea

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Spargelartige)

Species

Gymnadenia conopsea (Mucken-Handelwurz)

Names in Other Languages

French gymnadénie moucheron

German Mucken-Handelwurz

Similar Species in Gymnadenia

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Dichtblütige Händelwurz

Gymnadenia densiflora

Not Evaluated

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Wohlriechende Händelwurz

Gymnadenia odoratissima

Gymnadenia lithopolitanica

Endangered

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Heath Fragrant Orchid

Gymnadenia archiducis-joannis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mucken-Handelwurz?

The scientific name of Mucken-Handelwurz is Gymnadenia conopsea. It belongs to the genus Gymnadenia.

What is the conservation status of Mucken-Handelwurz?

Mucken-Handelwurz (Gymnadenia conopsea) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mucken-Handelwurz live?

Mucken-Handelwurz is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Mucken-Handelwurz belong to?

Mucken-Handelwurz (Gymnadenia conopsea) belongs to the genus Gymnadenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

Is Mucken-Handelwurz endangered?

Yes, Mucken-Handelwurz (Gymnadenia conopsea) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Mucken-Handelwurz belong to?

Mucken-Handelwurz (Gymnadenia conopsea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Mucken-Handelwurz?

The closest relatives of Mucken-Handelwurz in the genus Gymnadenia include Dichtblütige Händelwurz, Wohlriechende Händelwurz, Austrian Gymnadenia, Austrian Gymnadenia, Heath Fragrant Orchid.