Austrian Gymnadenia

Gymnadenia stiriaca is a member of the Orchidaceae family, a diverse group of flowering plants. The species is part of the genus Gymnadenia, which includes various orchid species. It was first published in 1998 by Teppner and E.Klein, based on earlier work by Rech. The plant is native to parts of Europe, with documented occurrences in Austria and Switzerland. Its distribution extends globally, though specific details about its range beyond these regions are not provided. The species is commonly referred to as Austrian Gymnadenia in both English and the target language.