Platanthera blephariglottis
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Charles R. Smith -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Steven Daniel
A species of less disturbed sphagnum bogs. It has a very long spur and fringed petals. There are many Platanthera species in NY; use a good key for identification. The variety in NY is P. blephariglottis var. blephariglottis.
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
White Fringed Bog Orchid
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status:
exploitably vulnerable - protected
Moisture:
Moist
Wet
Wet
Light:
Sun
Used in traditional 19th century gardens
