michael’s rein orchid

Platanthera michaelii

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

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• spur 8–12 mm, curved down along flower stalk
• perianth green to yellow-green
• lower sepals spreading

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Chris’s observations: 1 (research grade)

Locations:

• Fremont Older OSP

Months:

• Jun.: 1

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Not all sites agree about the scientific name:

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

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora