White Fringed Orchid Platanthera blephariglottis (formerly Habenaria blephariglottis)
Other common names:
White Fringed Orchis Other scientific names: Habenaria blephariglottis, Blephariglottis blephariglottis, Orchis blephariglottis French names:
Habénaire à gorge frangée Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids Distinctive features:
Bogs. Pure white flowers in a spike. Flowerlip fringed. Similar species: • Smaller Purple Fringed Orchid (Platanthera psycodes) - purple flowers. Flowers: Summer; White; Irregular flowers; Pure white. Orchid-type flowers. Lower lip fringed. Height:
25-50 cm (10-20 in) Habitat: Wet Areas; Bogs. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 42 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 16 ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 99 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Uncommon.
For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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