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Platanthera purpurascens

Purple Petal Bog Orchid
Also known as: Habenaria hyperborea var. purpurascens (Rydb.) Ames +3 more
  • Habenaria hyperborea var. purpurascens (Rydb.) Ames
  • Habenaria purpurascens (Rydb.) Tidestr.
  • Limnorchis purpurascens Rydb.
  • Platanthera hyperborea var. purpurascens (Rydb.) Luer
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.

Naturally occurring in North America, Platanthera purpurascens (commonly known as Purple-Petal Bog Orchid) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming

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