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Long-bracted Green Orchid
Dactylorhiza viridis
(formerly Habenaria viridis)

Long-bracted Green Orchid (Dactylorhiza viridis) Other common names: Bracted Green Orchid, Frog Orchid, Long-bracted Orchis

Other scientific names: Habenaria viridis, Coeloglossum viride

Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae)

Group: Orchids

Flowers: Green/Brown

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 44   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: viridis: green


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Long-bracted Green Orchid (Dactylorhiza viridis) plant and flowers
Photograph by Ryan LeBlanc

Long-bracted Green Orchid has long bracts and green flowers, just as its common name suggests.