Platanthera orbiculata

Characteristics
Orchidaceae
Platanthera
Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.
small-spurred round-leaved orchid
Mesic coniferous to hardwood forests often in thin acidic soils. Populations are often small and isolated.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FACU, FACW (NWPL) FAC (NWPL EMP) FAC (NWPL NCNE) S4? (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Asparagales
Platanthera
Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl. - small-spurred round-leaved orchid
Citation
Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.
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Species Distribution Map

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: Cattaragus, NY: 22 July 2009 -
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: Cattaragus, NY: 22 July 2009 -
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: Cattaragus, NY: 22 July 2009 -
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: Cattaragus, NY: 23 July 2009 -
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: Cattaragus, NY: 23 July 2009 -
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Photo By: Stephen M Young. Photo taken: Delaware, NY: 9 June 2012 -
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