Platanthera elegans ssp. elegans
elegant rein-orchid, hillside rein-orchid
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Idaho and Montana.
Habitat: Mostly in dry, open woods and hills where moist in spring
Flowers: June-September
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Self-pollination, flies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Platanthera elegans Lindl. ssp. elegans
Publication: Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 285. 1835.
Publication: Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 285. 1835.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Habenaria greenei Jeps. [HC]
Habenaria unalascensis (Spreng.) S. Watson var. maritima (Greene) Correll
Piperia elegans (Lindl.) Rydb. ssp. elegans [FNA26]
Habenaria unalascensis (Spreng.) S. Watson var. maritima (Greene) Correll
Piperia elegans (Lindl.) Rydb. ssp. elegans [FNA26]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Platanthera elegans ssp. elegans in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Platanthera elegans ssp. elegans checklist entry
OregonFlora: Platanthera elegans ssp. elegans information
E-Flora BC: Platanthera elegans ssp. elegans atlas page
CalPhotos: Platanthera elegans ssp. elegans photos
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