Platanthera huronensis, July 7, 2020
Common & scientific name
Green bog orchid, Platanthera huronensis
Family
Orchid, Orchidaceae
Location
Roadside, 10,000
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Up to 3’ high with rigid stems and densely packed, green to whitish-green flowers, this sweet-smelling flower graces roadside ditches and backcountry streams and meadows equally. Keep an eye out on your drive up the Pass!