Purple-Hooded Orchis

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Spargelartige)

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Galearis

Species

Galearis spectabilis (Purple-Hooded Orchis)

Names in Other Languages

French galéaris remarquable

Similar Species in Galearis

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One-Leaved Orchis

Galearis rotundifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple-Hooded Orchis?

The scientific name of Purple-Hooded Orchis is Galearis spectabilis. It belongs to the genus Galearis.

Where does Purple-Hooded Orchis live?

Purple-Hooded Orchis is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.

What family does Purple-Hooded Orchis belong to?

Purple-Hooded Orchis (Galearis spectabilis) belongs to the genus Galearis, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

What kingdom does Purple-Hooded Orchis belong to?

Purple-Hooded Orchis (Galearis spectabilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Purple-Hooded Orchis?

The closest relatives of Purple-Hooded Orchis in the genus Galearis include One-Leaved Orchis.