Dactylorhiza majalis subsp.
praetermissa grows to tall, with leaves generally unspotted. The flowers, appearing from May to July, are various shades of pink with variable markings. The basal lip of the flower is rounded. This species is able to form
hybrids with other
Dactylorhiza species, and crosses with
Dactylorhiza maculata subsp. fuchsii occur especially often. ==Distribution and habitat==