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<abstract xmlns="http://eprints.org/ep2/data/2.0">The data gained during long term field works and results of extensive biometrical investigations on the genus  Dactylorhiza in Georgia are presented in this paper. It is  confirmed that Dactylorhiza amblyoloba represents  independent species. Occurrence of D. armeniaca is proved  for Georgia for the first time. New subspecies was described  for D. incarnata group - subsp. jugicrucis. The detailed  history of taxonomic investigations of these three taxa is  presented. In total, the existence of 8 Dactylorhiza-taxa is confirmed for Georgia. Besides D. armeniaca and D. umbrosa,   the following six species have terratypica in Georgia: D.  amblyoloba, D. euxina, D. iberica, D. incarnata subsp.  jugicrucis, D. romana subsp. georgica and D. urvilleana. All  synonyms are presented for studied species, type material  and distribution in Georgia is evaluated, habitat, community  type and threats are described. Old data on existence of D. osmanica and D. salina in Georgia was not confirmed. It is doubtful because of distribution area and ecological  conditions. Earlier wrong statement on occurrence of D.  sambucina should be refuted. Finally, updated complete  species list of Georgian orchid-taxa is presented with indication of minimum and maximum altitudes of their  vertical distribution.</abstract>
