Early Marsh-orchid (type subspecies)

Dactylorhyza incarnata (L.) Soó subsp. incarnata

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Native, Axiophyte

Early Marsh-orchid

This subspecies of Early Marsh-orchid is a tuberous perennial herb of calcareous fens, ditches, marshes, wet meadows and upland flushes on base-rich or calcareous soils. It can be a robust plant, especially in the south, and may be abundant in suitable habitats (P. D. Carey & T. D. Dines in Preston et al, 2002).

In Norfolk, this subspecies of Early Marsh-orchid is widely scattered across the county in suitable habitats.

dactylorhiza incarnata map