Platanthera nivea
Snowy Orchid
Also known as: Gymnadenia conica Lindl. +5 more
- Gymnadenia conica Lindl.
- Gymnadenia nivea (Nutt.) Lindl.
- Gymnadeniopsis nivea (Nutt.) Rydb.
- Habenaria nivea (Nutt.) Spreng.
- Orchis nivea Nutt.
- Peristylus niveus (Nutt.) Kraenzl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in North America, Platanthera nivea (commonly known as Snowy Orchid) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia