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Austrian Gymnadenia

Gymnadenia archiducis-joannis (Teppner & E.Klein) Teppner & E.Klein
Austrian Gymnadenia
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Gymnadenia archiducis-joannis is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family, commonly known as Austrian Gymnadenia. It is endemic to specific regions in Austria, including the Totes Gebirge, Dachstein, Karawanken, and Koralpe, as well as Triglav National Park. The species was first described in 1998 by Teppner and E.Klein.

Description

This orchid species is found in the Austrian states of Styria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Carinthia. It is also present in parts of Yugoslavia. The plant is part of the Orchidaceae family and is known for its limited distribution. The scientific name was published in 1998 by the botanists Teppner and E.Klein.

Other common names

Austrian Gymnadenia

Distribution

Global · Austria · Yugoslavia

Synonyms

Nigritella archiducis-joannisNigritella rubra subsp. archiducis-joannis

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