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heath spotted orchid

Dactylorhiza maculata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)

Order

Asparagales (クサスギカズラ目)

Species

Dactylorhiza maculata (heath spotted orchid)

Names in Other Languages

French orchis tacheté

German Geflecktes Knabenkraut

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longbract frog orchid

Richly-Leaved Dactylorhiza

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Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of heath spotted orchid?

The scientific name of heath spotted orchid is Dactylorhiza maculata. It belongs to the genus Dactylorhiza.

What is the conservation status of heath spotted orchid?

heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does heath spotted orchid live?

heath spotted orchid is found in Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does heath spotted orchid belong to?

heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) belongs to the genus Dactylorhiza, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

Is heath spotted orchid endangered?

Yes, heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does heath spotted orchid belong to?

heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of heath spotted orchid?

The closest relatives of heath spotted orchid in the genus Dactylorhiza include marsh orchid, longbract frog orchid, Stately Dactylorhiza, Richly-Leaved Dactylorhiza, early marsh-orchid.