Gymnadenia buschmanniae

Gymnadenia buschmanniae is a member of the Orchidaceae, one of the largest families of flowering plants. The species is part of the genus Gymnadenia, which includes several terrestrial orchids. It was formally published in 1998 by Teppner and E.Klein, following initial observations by Teppner and Ster. The plant's natural range is limited to Italy, where it grows in its native habitat. As with other Gymnadenia species, it is likely to be a terrestrial orchid with specific ecological requirements.