Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid generally found growing from Mongolia to the Himalayas.
Habitat and description
The native range of Dactylorhiza hatagirea is from Mongolia to the Himalayas. It flowers in June–July. Its roots are tuberous, divided into 2 or 3 lobes.
Conservation status Dactylorhiza hatagirea is endemic to the Hindu- Kush Himalaya. It is categorized as endangered in CAMP Pokhara (2001) conservation list, and strictly banned for collection, utilization and sale (strictly protected species list I GoN, 2001, 2005), and listed in appendix II for control trading (CITES – 1974).Vij SP, Srivastav RC, Mainra AK. On the occurrence of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo in Sikkim, Orhid News, 1992; 8-9, 14-15.Rawat GS.Alpine meadows of Uttaranchal: Ecology, Landuse and Status of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Publication, Dehradun, India: 2005Bhatt A, Joshi SK, Garola S. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) soo- a west Himalayan Orchid in peril, curr.sci. 2005; 89,610-612.
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