Platanthera pallida
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| Pale fringed orchid | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Platanthera |
| Species: | P. pallida |
| Binomial name | |
| Platanthera pallida P. M. Brown | |
Platanthera pallida, commonly known as pale fringed orchid,[1] is a rare orchid of North America with the only known occurrences on Long Island. Locally, some enthusiasts prefer the alternative common name Long Island orchid.
Platanthera pallida plants are terrestrial orchids that look similar to Platanthera cristata - in fact before recognition as a species they were suspected to be variations or hybrids.[2] They are 29-65 cm tall and have 2-3 lower leaves which are up to 25 cm long, as well as several reduced upper leaves. There are 24-80 flowers arranged in a raceme at the top of the stem, with a pale orange-yellow to pale cream color and a short nectar spur. Bloom time is in summer.
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