Dactylorhiza hatagirea ?; An orchid herbarium specimen gathered for the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Thimphu, Bhutan. No. 3. 16/7/90 from Tshholukla, Naro, Thimphu District @ 4100-4570m. This had been identified as Dactylorhiza hatagirea - does our orchid specialist agree? Whilst working as a consultant to The Royal Government of Bhutan on the 'Cultivation of Medicinal Plants for Traditional Medicine Project' more than 20 years ago, I found this species and other similar terrestrial orchids to be known as 'dban-lag'. A list of medicinal plants in Bhutan compiled by a previous worker had 'dban-lag' down as Gymnadenia crassinervis. It was understood to increase strength in the body. Will it be possible to take a good closeup of the inflorescence. I cant make out from this picture. If they are all in buds, then it is not possible to confirm if it is even Dactylorhiza or Gymnadenia. |
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