Northern Green Orchid Platanthera hyperborea (formerly Habenaria hyperborea)
Other common names:
Northern Green Orchis, Tall Leafy Green Orchis, Tall Northern Green Orchid Other scientific names: Habenaria hyperborea, Limnorchis hyperborea, Orchis huronensis, Orchis hyperborea French names:
Habénaire hyperboréale Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids Similar species: • White Bog Orchid (Platanthera dilatata) - Very similar, except it has white flowers; hybridizes with Northern Green Orchid. •
Huron Green Orchid (Platanthera huronensis) - Flowers are paler green - this is a hybrid between Northern Green Orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) and White Bog Orchid (Platanthera dilatata). Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown; Irregular flowers Leaves: Simple, Entire Habitat: Forests, Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 44 Native/Non-native:
Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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