Platanthera transversa
Flat Spurred Piperia, Royal Rein Orchid
Other regional names: Suksdorf's Piperia
- Suksdorf's Piperia
Also known as: Piperia transversa Suksd.
- Piperia transversa Suksd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Platanthera transversa (commonly known as Flat-Spurred Piperia or Royal Rein Orchid) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
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, Oregon, Washington