White Bog Orchid Platanthera dilatata (formerly Habenaria dilatata)

Other common names: Bog Candles, Bog Orchid, Leafy White Orchis, Tall White Bog Orchid, Tall White Bog Orchis, White Bog Orchis Other scientific names: Habenaria dilatata, Limnocharis fragrans, Limnorchis dilatata, Orchis dilatata French names: Habénaire dilatée Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids Distinctive features: Thick upright spike of bright white flowers, in boggy wet area. Similar species:   •   Northern Green Orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) - Green flowers; blooms later, although it does hybridize with White Bog Orchid.   •   Huron Green Orchid (Platanthera huronensis) - Pale green flowers - this is a hybrid between Northern Green Orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) and White Bog Orchid (Platanthera dilatata). Flowers: Summer;  White;  Irregular flowers;  Fragrant. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Wet Areas Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 44    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 16    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 97    Native/Non-native: Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 296 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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