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Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate
  • Europe, Eastern Europe
  • Europe, Middle Europe
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Great Britain
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Great Britain
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe

Orchis militaris L.

Family: ORCHIDACEAE
Genus: Orchis
Species: militaris L.
Common names: Soldier orchid, Military orchid
Distribution summary: Western Europe
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H6 - Hardy; very cold winter
Habitat: chalk grassland, scrub, woodland glade, chalk pit
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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