Platanthera hyperborea
species of plant
Platanthera hyperborea, the northern green orchid, is small orchid found only in Greenland, Iceland, and Akimiski Island in Canada. Numerous authors cite the species as widespread in other parts of Canada and also in the United States; such populations are more correctly referred to as Platanthera aquilonis.
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Flora of Iceland elements: Platanthera hyperborea, Northern Green Orchid
Canadian Native Orchids, Platanthera aquilonis Sheviak
Flickr, photo of Northern green orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) in Haukadalur, south Iceland.
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