About Platanthera stricta Lindl.
Nomenclature
Platanthera stricta Lindl. is an orchid species that goes by the common name slender bog orchid.
Distribution
It is native to western North America, ranging from Alaska and Yukon in the north, southward to Utah and northern California.
Habitat
This orchid grows in wet habitats, including shady forest meadows.
Stem Characteristics
It grows a slender, erect flowering stem that can reach up to around 80 centimetres, or 31 inches, tall.
Leaf Characteristics
The longest leaves are located near the base of the stem, reaching up to 11 centimetres, or 4+1⁄3 inches, long by 2.5 centimetres, or 1 inch, wide.
Inflorescence & Flower Color
The inflorescence bears widely spaced green flowers, which are sometimes tinged with red or purple.
Floral Morphology
The sepals and petals measure around one-half centimeter, or 1⁄4 inch, long, and each flower features a club-shaped spur.
