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Dactylorhiza viridis (L.) R. M. Bateman, Pridgeon & M. W. Chase[HC2]
frog orchid, long-bracted green orchid

Publication: Lindleyana 12(3): 129. 1997.

Origin: Native

selected vouchers: WTU

Notes: From Devos et al.,: Our results, which combine sequences of the internal and external transcribed spacers of the nuclear ribosomal DNA, support the monophyly of Dactylorhiza, with Coeloglossum being a sister clade. The position of C. viride in the phylogenetic tree, and the considerable morphological differences with respect to Dactylorhiza, incline us to retain both lineages as distinct genera.

References:

» Sauer, J. D. 1972. The dioecious amaranths: A new species name and major range extensions. MadroƱo 21: 426-434.
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Coeloglossum viride (L.) Hartm.[FNA26]
Coeloglossum viride (L.) Hartm. var. virescens (Muhl.) Luer
Habenaria viridis (L.) R. Br.[HC]
Habenaria viridis (L.) R. Br. var. bracteata (Muhl. ex Willd.) A. Gray[HC]
Habenaria viridis (L.) R. Br. var. interjecta Fernald
Satyrium viride L.