Platanthera lacera

Found in openings in swamps & wet meadows or fields. Fragrant at night and moth pollinated. There are many species of Platanthera in NY, and they hybridize; use a good key for ID.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Ragged Fringed Orchid
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
exploitably vulnerable - protected
Moisture: 
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun

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