About Dactylorhiza foliosa (Rchb.f.) Soó
Dactylorhiza foliosa, commonly known as the Madeira orchid or leafy orchid, is a flowering plant species belonging to the orchid family Orchidaceae. This species is endemic to Madeira, a Portuguese island located in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is a tuberous herbaceous perennial that reaches up to 60 cm (24 in) in height, and produces spikes of bright, intense magenta-pink flowers in late spring. This plant has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, with confirmation of this award in 2017.
