Dactylorhiza maculata, no surprise

The Dactylorhiza maculata was, without a doubt, the dominant species in various points of our exploration in Berguedà. Its adaptability to wet meadows and forest edges makes it very abundant, and we found a large quantity of specimens, many of them sharing space with Dactylorhiza majalis, Platanthera chlorantha and Gymnadenia conopsea.

This orchid stands out for the characteristic dark spots on its leaves and the color variability of its flowers, ranging from light pinkish-white to more intense lilac tones. Its massive presence is not only a visual spectacle but also serves as a basis for understanding the complex network of orchids that bloom in this Pre-Pyrenean region.