flat spurred piperia

Platanthera transversa

Member of rein orchids (section Piperia)
bog orchids (genus Platanthera)
orchidoid orchids (subfamily Orchidoideae)
orchid family (family Orchidaceae)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
white in flowering plants

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• spur 6–12 mm, ± straight and horizontal
• perianth white

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Chris’s observations: 2 (1 is research grade)

Locations:

• Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
• Henry Cowell Redwoods SP

Months:

• Sep.: 2

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Not all sites agree about the scientific name:

• Platanthera transversa → iNaturalist
• Piperia transversa → Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora