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Dactylorhiza majalis

Family: Orchidaceae


What it is like

An orchid.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in wet meadows.

Countries/locations it is found in

Czech Republic, Europe, Luxembourg, Slovenia


How it is used for food

The tuber is used.

Edible parts

Root, tuber


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Majska prstasta kukavica, Prstnatec majovy

Synonyms

Dactylorchis majalis (Rchb.) Verm.; and others