Other common names:
Bastard Hellebore, Broadleaf Helleborine, Common Helleborine Other scientific names: Epipactis viridiflora, Serapias helleborine, Serapias viridiflora French names:
Épipactis petit-hellébore Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids Distinctive features:
Deep woods. Purple flowers. Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown; Irregular flowers; Purple or dark green. Late summer. Height:
Up to 1 m (1-4 ft) Habitat: Forests; Deep woods. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 48 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 372 ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 91 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Status:
Common non-native species. Can actually become invasive.
Photographs:
175 photographs available, of which 15 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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