- Source: Platanthera transversa
Platanthera transversa is a species of orchid known by the common names royal rein orchid and flat spurred piperia.
It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it can be found in forest, woodland, chaparral, and scrub habitat, often in dry areas.
Description
This orchid grows erect to about 55 centimeters in maximum height from a bulbous caudex. The basal leaves are up to 19 centimeters long by 4 wide. Leaves higher on the stem are much reduced.
The upper part of the stem is a spikelike inflorescence of many flowers which are white or yellowish with green veining. They are fragrant in the evenings and are said to have a scent like cloves.
They are pollinated by geometrid moths.
References
External links
Media related to Piperia transversa at Wikimedia Commons
Media related to Platanthera transversa at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Piperia transversa at Wikispecies
Data related to Platanthera transversa at Wikispecies
Jepson Manual Treatment — Piperia transversa
USDA Plants Profile
Piperia transversa — U.C. Photo gallery
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Platanthera transversa
- Platanthera
- Piperia
- List of flora of Washington
- Platanthera yadonii
- List of Canadian plants by family O
