Common Spotted Orchid
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Common Spotted Orchid
Dactylorhiza fuchsii
The Common Spotted Orchid is a beautiful flower that grows in grassy places. It has lovely purple and white spots that make it stand out in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Common Spotted Orchid has tall, erect stems topped with dense spikes of pink-purple flowers, each intricately patterned with darker spots and lines. Its lance-shaped leaves often feature distinctive dark purple spots, making it stand out from plain-leaved plants.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyOrchidaceaeGenusDactylorhiza
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can grow in many places, from sunny meadows to shady woods!
Its seeds are microscopic, needing special fungi just to sprout!
People once used its starchy roots to make a warm, nutritious drink.
The distinctive spots on its leaves often vary, like a plant's fingerprint!
Special abilities
Ability
Fungi Friends
Common Spotted Orchid has special roots that team up with fungi to get vital nutrients from the soil, helping it grow strong.
Ability
Tricky Treats
This orchid tricks insects into pollinating by offering no nectar, making them visit more flowers in search of a reward.
Ability
Dust Seeds
Common Spotted Orchid produces incredibly tiny, dust-like seeds that are carried far by the wind to find new places to sprout.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 5-10 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers, unknowingly carrying pollen to other orchids.
symbiotic with
Tulasnella Fungus
Tulasnella calospora
Its seeds require this fungus to germinate and grow.
eaten by
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
May browse on its leaves and flower spikes in its habitat.
Traits
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Common Spotted Orchid?
15-60 cm
How wide does Common Spotted Orchid spread?
5-10 cm
How big are the flowers on Common Spotted Orchid?
1-2 cm
When does Common Spotted Orchid bloom?
Late Spring to Summer
Is Common Spotted Orchid edible?
Yes
Is Common Spotted Orchid toxic?
None
What is Common Spotted Orchid's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Common Spotted Orchid pollinated?
Insect
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