White Bog Orchid
Platanthera dilatata
(formerly Habenaria dilatata) |
Other common names:
Bog Candles, Bog Orchid, Leafy White Orchis, Tall White Bog Orchid, Tall White Bog Orchis, White Bog Orchis
Other scientific names:
Habenaria dilatata, Limnocharis fragrans, Limnorchis dilatata, Orchis dilatata
French names:
Habénaire dilatée
Family:
Orchid Family (Orchidaceae)
Group:
Orchids
Distinctive features:
Thick upright spike of bright white flowers, in boggy wet area.
Similar species:
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Northern Green Orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) - Green flowers; blooms later, although it does hybridize with White Bog Orchid.
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Huron Green Orchid (Platanthera huronensis) - Pale green flowers - this is a hybrid between Northern Green Orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) and White Bog Orchid (Platanthera dilatata).
Flowers:
Summer; White; Irregular flowers; Fragrant.
Leaves:
Alternate, Simple, Entire
Habitat:
Wet Areas
Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun
Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 44
Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 16
ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 97
Native/Non-native:
Native
Photographs:
296 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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