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greater butterfly-orchid

Platanthera chlorantha

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Platanthera chlorantha (greater butterfly-orchid)

Names in Other Languages

French platanthère à fleurs vertes

German Grünliche Waldhyazinthe

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Aleutian Bog Orchid

Platanthera tipuloides

Least Concern

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Andrews' Bog Orchid

Platanthera andrewsii

Platanthera chorisiana

Least Concern

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Green Platanthera

Platanthera algeriensis

Near Threatened

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Fragrant Green Orchid

Platanthera huronensis

Least Concern

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Greater Purple Fringed Orchid

Platanthera grandiflora

Extinct

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Alcove Bog Orchid

Platanthera zothecina

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greater butterfly-orchid?

The scientific name of greater butterfly-orchid is Platanthera chlorantha. It belongs to the genus Platanthera.

What is the conservation status of greater butterfly-orchid?

greater butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does greater butterfly-orchid live?

greater butterfly-orchid is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does greater butterfly-orchid belong to?

greater butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) belongs to the genus Platanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

Is greater butterfly-orchid endangered?

Yes, greater butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does greater butterfly-orchid belong to?

greater butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of greater butterfly-orchid?

The closest relatives of greater butterfly-orchid in the genus Platanthera include Alcove Bog Orchid, Aleutian Bog Orchid, Andrews' Bog Orchid, Blunt Bog Orchid, Chamisso's orchid.