Dactylorhiza (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Asia and North Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dactylorhiza is a genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Asia and North Africa, consisting of about 40 species.
- The marsh orchid, a type of dactylorhiza, is known for producing vibrant purple flowers.
- Researchers have studied the unique characteristics of dactylorhiza in an effort to understand its evolutionary history.
- Dactylorhiza fuchsii, or the common spotted orchid, is one of the most common species found in European wetlands.
- In North Africa, dactylorhiza can be found in various habitats, including meadows and rocky outcrops.