Family: Orchidaceae
Author: (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Bibliography: Lindleyana 12: 129 (1997)
Year: 1997
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Dactylorhiza
Vegetable: False
Observations: Subarctic & Subalpine Northern Hemisphere
Description
The Longbract frog orchid, scientifically known as Dactylorhiza viridis, is a captivating member of the Orchidaceae family. It was first documented in Lindleyana, volume 12, page 129 in 1997 by the notable botanists L. R.M. Bateman, Pridgeon, and M.W. Chase. This unique orchid species thrives in the subarctic and subalpine regions of the Northern Hemisphere, where it has adapted to the cold and challenging environments.
Dactylorhiza viridis, commonly referred to as the Longbract frog orchid, is distinguished by its elongated bracts and subtle, yet intricate, floral structures. The plant’s delicate blossoms are a testament to its resilience and the intricate beauty of the natural world. Its modest appearance belies the complex biological mechanisms that allow it to flourish in less hospitable terrains.
This orchid’s habitat spans across various northern regions, from the creeping chill of the subarctic tundra to the lofty elevations of subalpine meadows. These ecosystems provide the perfect conditions for the Longbract frog orchid to grow, showcasing nature’s versatility and adaptability.
The Longbract frog orchid is not just a botanical curiosity but also a symbol of the rich biodiversity found in the Northern Hemisphere. Its presence in these remote areas underscores the importance of preserving natural habitats and the intricate web of life they support.
Whether you are a botanist, a plant enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the wonders of nature, Dactylorhiza viridis offers a glimpse into the complex beauty and resilience of the plant world. Its study not only enriches our understanding of orchids but also emphasizes the need to conserve the delicate ecosystems where such rare plants thrive.
Common Names
Eng: frog-orchis, longbract frog orchid, frog orchid
Nld: groene nachtorchis
Sme: ruonáváksi
En: Longbract frog orchid, American Frog orchid, Bracted orchid, Long bracted orchid, Long-bract Green Orchis, Frog orchid, Long-bract frog orchid, Long-bracted green orchid, Frog-orchis, Longbract Frog-orchid
Ca: Orquis verd
Nl: Groene nachtorchis
Fr: Orchis vert, Orchis grenouille, Satyrion vert, Orchis-grenouille, Coeloglosse verdâtre, Orchis-singe
De: Hohlzunge, Grüne Hohlzunge
It: Celoglosso, Testicolo di volpe
Se: Ruonáváksi
Synonyms
- Coeloglossum viride ((L.) Hartm.)
- Chamorchis viridis ((L.) Dumort.)
- Coeloglossum viride subsp. eurasiaticum (Selander)
- Entaticus viridis ((L.) Gray)
- Orchis viridis ((L.) Crantz)
- Peristylus viridis var. bracteata ((Mül. ex Willd.) Blytt)
- Platanthera viridis ((L.) Lindl.)
- Sieberia viridis ((L.) Spreng.)
- Himantoglossum viride ((L.) Rchb.)
- Satyrium viride (L.)
- Gymnadenia viridis ((L.) Rich.)
- Habenaria viridis ((L.) R.Br.)
- Peristylus viridis ((L.) Lindl.)
- Coeloglossum viride f. rubens (Norm.)
Distribution
- Alaska (native)
- Albania (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Aleutian Is. (native)
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Chita (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Corse (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Denmark (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Føroyar (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greece (native)
- Iceland (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Iran (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Japan (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Krym (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- New York (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Norway (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Poland (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Qinghai (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Tibet (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Utah (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Yukon (native)
Additional Images
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Flower
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Habit
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Leaf
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Other
Taken Aug 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Bernard TILLY (©)
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Fruit
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Bark
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998314-1)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2810284)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Dactylorhiza viridis (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 5.5
Ph minimum: 5.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 6
Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]
Soil nutriments: 2