Biology:Platanthera transversa
| Platanthera transversa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Platanthera |
| Species: | P. transversa
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| Binomial name | |
| Platanthera transversa (Suksd.) R.M.Bateman
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Piperia transversa Suksd. | |
Platanthera transversa is a species of orchid known by the common names royal rein orchid[1] and flat spurred piperia.
It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California , where it can be found in forest, woodland, chaparral, and scrub habitat, often in dry areas.
Description
This orchid grows erect to about 55 centimeters in maximum height from a bulbous caudex. The basal leaves are up to 19 centimeters long by 4 wide. Leaves higher on the stem are much reduced.
The upper part of the stem is a spikelike inflorescence of many flowers which are white or yellowish with green veining. They are fragrant in the evenings and are said to have a scent like cloves.[2]
They are pollinated by geometrid moths.[2]
References
- ↑ "Piperia transversa". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PITR3. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Flora of North America
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment — Piperia transversa
- USDA Plants Profile
- Piperia transversa — U.C. Photo gallery
Wikidata ☰ Q7197347 entry
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