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Western Prairie Fringed Orchid

Platanthera praeclara

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Canada. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Platanthera
Species
Platanthera praeclara (Western Prairie Fringed Orchid)

Names in Other Languages

French platanthère blanchâtre de l'Ouest

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Prairie Fringed Orchid?
The scientific name of Western Prairie Fringed Orchid is Platanthera praeclara. It belongs to the genus Platanthera.
What is the conservation status of Western Prairie Fringed Orchid?
Western Prairie Fringed Orchid (Platanthera praeclara) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Western Prairie Fringed Orchid live?
Western Prairie Fringed Orchid is found in Found in Canada. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada.
What family does Western Prairie Fringed Orchid belong to?
Western Prairie Fringed Orchid (Platanthera praeclara) belongs to the genus Platanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
Is Western Prairie Fringed Orchid endangered?
Yes, Western Prairie Fringed Orchid (Platanthera praeclara) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Western Prairie Fringed Orchid belong to?
Western Prairie Fringed Orchid (Platanthera praeclara) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Western Prairie Fringed Orchid?
The closest relatives of Western Prairie Fringed Orchid in the genus Platanthera include Alcove Bog Orchid, Aleutian Bog Orchid, Andrews' Bog Orchid, Blunt Bog Orchid, Chamisso's orchid.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Platanthera — 20 Species

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Alcove Bog Orchid
Platanthera zothecina
DD 🐾
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 🐾
Greater Purple Fringed Orchid
Platanthera grandiflora
EX 🐾
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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