Pollinator plant

Western Marsh-orchid

Dactylorhiza majalis ssp. majalis

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Common names

2 names · 2 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Western Marsh-orchid
Other languages (1)
Dutch
  • Brede orchis
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Dactylorhiza majalis subsp. majalis is an accepted subspecies in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Orchidaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Western Marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis ssp. majalis) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from May to June.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

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  1. Catalogue of Life Dactylorhiza majalis subsp. majalis — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 3052301; ID 7YHFL; rank subspecies; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 3052301; ID 7YHFL; rank subspecies; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.