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