Green Orchid
Platanthera huronensis
- Native to:
- Canada, Labrador, Prince Edward I., United States
Wikimedia: Jason Hollinger (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Platanthera
- Species:
- Platanthera huronensis
- USDA Symbol:
- PLME2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Euglossa dilemma
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- moths
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: Claude AI