Genus Dactylorhiza
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Herbaceous perennials make up the entirety of the genus Dactylorhiza, a member of the Orchidaceae family, which comprises 121 taxa. It is widespread across Europe and Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in North America, Africa, and Tropical Asia. It is primarily associated with temperate environments.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 121 taxa (85 base species, 36 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Europe (109), Temperate Asia (45), Africa (9)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (130), Subtropical (6), Subalpine Or Subarctic (2)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (121)
138 taxa found