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Greater Purple Fringed Orchid

Platanthera grandiflora

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, and United States.

🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)
Order
Asparagales (Спаржецветные)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Platanthera
Species
Platanthera grandiflora (Greater Purple Fringed Orchid)

Names in Other Languages

French habénaire fimbriée

Similar Species in Platanthera

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Aleutian Bog Orchid
Platanthera tipuloides
Least Concern
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Andrews' Bog Orchid
Platanthera andrewsii
Not Evaluated
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Blunt Bog Orchid
Platanthera obtusata
Endangered
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Chamisso's orchid
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 butterfly-orchid
Platanthera chlorantha
Endangered
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Alcove Bog Orchid
Platanthera zothecina
Data Deficient
View all species in Platanthera →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Purple Fringed Orchid?
The scientific name of Greater Purple Fringed Orchid is Platanthera grandiflora. It belongs to the genus Platanthera.
What is the conservation status of Greater Purple Fringed Orchid?
Greater Purple Fringed Orchid (Platanthera grandiflora) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Greater Purple Fringed Orchid live?
Greater Purple Fringed Orchid is found in Distributed across Canada, France, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, United States.
What family does Greater Purple Fringed Orchid belong to?
Greater Purple Fringed Orchid (Platanthera grandiflora) belongs to the genus Platanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
What kingdom does Greater Purple Fringed Orchid belong to?
Greater Purple Fringed Orchid (Platanthera grandiflora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Greater Purple Fringed Orchid?
The closest relatives of Greater Purple Fringed Orchid in the genus Platanthera include Alcove Bog Orchid, Aleutian Bog Orchid, Andrews' Bog Orchid, Blunt Bog Orchid, Chamisso's orchid.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Platanthera — 20 Species

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Alcove Bog Orchid
Platanthera zothecina
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Aleutian Bog Orchid
Platanthera tipuloides
LC 🐾
Andrews' Bog Orchid
Platanthera andrewsii
NE 🐾
Blunt Bog Orchid
Platanthera obtusata
EN 🐾
Chamisso's orchid
Platanthera chorisiana
LC 🐾
Green Platanthera
Platanthera algeriensis
NT 🐾
Fragrant Green Orchid
Platanthera huronensis
LC 🐾
greater butterfly-orchid
Platanthera chlorantha
EN
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Greater Purple Fringed Orchid
Platanthera grandiflora
EX
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Green Fringed Orchid
Platanthera lacera
NE 🐾
Large Round-Leaved Orchid
Platanthera orbiculata
NE 🐾
Leafy Northern Green Orchid
Platanthera hyperborea
NE 🐾
lesser butterfly-orchid
Platanthera bifolia
EN 🐾
Lesser Purple Fringed Orchid
Platanthera psycodes
NE 🐾
northern green orchid
Platanthera aquilonis
NE 🐾
Club-Spur Orchid
Platanthera clavellata
NE 🐾
Chapman’s Fringed Orchid
Platanthera chapmanii
VU 🐾
White Fringeless Orchid
Platanthera integrilabia
NT 🐾
Yadon’s Piperia
Platanthera yadonii
VU 🐾
Yosemite bog orchid
Platanthera yosemitensis
EN
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