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Scented Gymnadenia

Gymnadenia odoratissima

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Asparagales)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Gymnadenia
Species
Gymnadenia odoratissima (Scented Gymnadenia)

Names in Other Languages

German Wohlriechende Händelwurz

Similar Species in Gymnadenia

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Austrian Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia stiriaca
Endangered
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Austrian Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia archiducis-joannis
Endangered
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fragrant orchid
Gymnadenia conopsea
Critically Endangered
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Marsh Fragrant-orchid
Gymnadenia densiflora
Not Evaluated
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Frivald's Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia frivaldii
Least Concern
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Austrian Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia lithopolitanica
Endangered
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Heath Fragrant Orchid
Gymnadenia borealis
Data Deficient
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scented Gymnadenia?
The scientific name of Scented Gymnadenia is Gymnadenia odoratissima. It belongs to the genus Gymnadenia.
What is the conservation status of Scented Gymnadenia?
Scented Gymnadenia (Gymnadenia odoratissima) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scented Gymnadenia live?
Scented Gymnadenia is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Scented Gymnadenia belong to?
Scented Gymnadenia (Gymnadenia odoratissima) belongs to the genus Gymnadenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
What kingdom does Scented Gymnadenia belong to?
Scented Gymnadenia (Gymnadenia odoratissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Scented Gymnadenia?
The closest relatives of Scented Gymnadenia in the genus Gymnadenia include Austrian Gymnadenia, Austrian Gymnadenia, fragrant orchid, Marsh Fragrant-orchid, Frivald's Gymnadenia.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Gymnadenia — 8 Species

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Austrian Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia stiriaca
EN 🐾
Austrian Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia archiducis-joannis
EN 🐾
fragrant orchid
Gymnadenia conopsea
CR 🐾
Marsh Fragrant-orchid
Gymnadenia densiflora
NE 🐾
Frivald's Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia frivaldii
LC 🐾
Austrian Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia lithopolitanica
EN
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Scented Gymnadenia
Gymnadenia odoratissima
NT
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Heath Fragrant Orchid
Gymnadenia borealis
DD
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