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Sierra Bog Orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys)

The Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys) is a California-native wildflower commonly found near bogs, seeps and other wetlands. This species is also known as rein orchid, due to the elongated spur on the lip, which is said to resemble a horse's rein.


Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys), focus-stacked composite under natural light. Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Amador County, California, USA.
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Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys). Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Amador County, California, USA.
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Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys). Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Amador County, California, USA.
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Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys), documentary view depicting the wildflower in relation to its natural environment. Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Amador County, California, USA.
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Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys). Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys), highly detailed close-up of a single flower in bloom. Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Next Plant: Sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora)



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