Platanthera shriveri
Shriver's Frilly Orchid, Shriver's Orchid
Other regional names: Shriver's Purple Fringed Orchid
- Shriver's Purple Fringed Orchid
Also known as: Blephariglottis shriveri (P.M.Br.) Baumbach & Lückel
- Blephariglottis shriveri (P.M.Br.) Baumbach & Lückel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Platanthera shriveri (commonly known as Shriver's frilly orchid or Shriver's 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., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia