Northern Green Orchis (Platanthera hyperborea) (formerly Habenaria hyperborea)
Other common names:
Northern Green Orchid, Tall Leafy Green Orchis, Tall Northern Green Orchid Other scientific names: Habenaria hyperborea, Limnorchis hyperborea, Orchis huronensis, Orchis hyperborea French names:
Habénaire hyperboréale Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids Similar species: White Bog Orchis (Platanthera dilatata) - Very similar, except it has white flowers; hybridizes with Northern Green Orchis. Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown; Irregular Flowers Leaves: Simple; Entire Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 44 Native/Non-native:
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