Question: Hi, I believe I found a species of Platanthera orchid. The location was a sphagnum black gum swamp in Putney, …
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Question
Hi, I believe I found a species of Platanthera orchid. The location was a sphagnum black gum swamp in Putney, VT. There was one mature leaf about 1/2 way up the stem. I am uploading some not so good photos. Do you have any insight as to which species of Plantanthera this is or perhaps another genus of Orchid entirely? Thanks, Rich Grumbine
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Dear rbrumbine, good morning. You appear to have found Platanthera clavellata (little club-spur bog-orchid). This is a common species that has three small teeth at the apex of the labellum. Best wishes.
