Platanthera elegans
Coast Piperia, Elegant Piperia
Other regional names: Elegant Rein Orchid +2 more
- Elegant Rein Orchid
- Hillside Rein Orchid
- Seaside Rein Orchid
Also known as: Habenaria elegans (Lindl.) Bol. +1 more
- Habenaria elegans (Lindl.) Bol.
- Piperia elegans (Lindl.) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Platanthera elegans (commonly known as Coast Piperia or Elegant Piperia) is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms