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Platanthera transversa

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Species of plant

Platanthera transversa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Genus: Platanthera
Species: P. transversa
Binomial name
Platanthera transversa
(Suksd.) R.M.Bateman
Synonyms

Piperia transversa Suksd.

Platanthera transversa is a species of orchid known by the common names royal rein orchid and flat spurred piperia.

It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it can be found in forest, woodland, chaparral, and scrub habitat, often in dry areas.

Description

This orchid grows erect to about 55 centimeters in maximum height from a bulbous caudex. The basal leaves are up to 19 centimeters long by 4 wide. Leaves higher on the stem are much reduced.

The upper part of the stem is a spikelike inflorescence of many flowers which are white or yellowish with green veining. They are fragrant in the evenings and are said to have a scent like cloves.

They are pollinated by geometrid moths.

References

  1. NRCS. "Piperia transversa". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ^ Flora of North America

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Taxon identifiers
Platanthera transversa
Piperia transversa


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