Large Round Leaf Orchid (Platanthera macrophylla) (formerly Habenaria orbiculata)
Other common names:
Large Round-Leaved Orchid, Large Round-Leaved Orchis Other scientific names: Habenaria orbiculata, Habenaria macrophylla, Lysias orbiculata, Orchis orbiculata French names:
Habénaire à feuilles orbiculaires Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids Distinctive features:
Ver large round leaves lying flat on the ground. Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown; Irregular Flowers Leaves: Alternate; Simple; Entire Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 22 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 16 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: macrophylla: large-leavedorbiculata: rounded Photographs:
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