Some Dactylorhiza will be difficult to identify because each species varies and hybrids are common. In some regions, these hybrids are more numerous than the type species. Observing Dactylorhiza is proof that once again, some specialists tend to segment and name what are sometimes only varieties. Evolution is certainly underway, but it will not happen on the scale of current humanity. Patience!

I will therefore only present a few species, those whose identification remains certain.

Dactylorhiza fuchsii is a plant that likes many environments, dry or humid but rather on calcareous soil. The flowers are quite colorful but we will not trust the very variable designs, rather the cutting of the cut labellum which forms a pronounced point.