''Gymnadenia'' × ''chanousiana'', common name Chanous' gymnadenia, is a natural hybrid between ''

Gymnadenia conopsea ''Gymnadenia conopsea'', commonly known as the fragrant orchid or chalk fragrant orchid, is a herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae native to northern Europe. Etymology The name of the genus ''Gymnadenia'' is formed from Greek words (', ...

'' and '' Nigritella rhellicani'' (syn. ''Nigritella cenisia'').

Description

This small-sized cold-growing orchid blooms in the summer.

Distribution and habitat

This orchid can be found in the Alps to NW Balkan Peninsula (France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Yugoslavia) at elevation of above sea level.

References

* G.I.R.O.S. (2009). Orchidee d'Italia: 1–303. Il Castello srl, Italy * Foelsche, Gundel; Foelsche, W
Une fleur pour la Chanousia" - Die intragenerischen Hybriden der Gattung ''Gymnadenia'' R.Br. – 1999

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