Platanthera grandiflora
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Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY) -
Steven Daniel (taken in St. Lawrence Co. NY)
Edges of streams and other wetland habitats. Pollinated by large butterflies & moths. Typically lavender - rose purple, but the occasional white form is found. There are several Platanthera species in NY and hybrids occur; use a good key for ID.
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
Large Purple Fringed Orchid
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status:
exploitably vulnerable - protected
Moisture:
Moist
Wet
Wet
Light:
Part Shade
