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Search Term(s): Platanthera clavellata   (1 record found)

ORCHIDACEAE
Orchid Family
Platanthera clavellata  (green woodland orchid)   
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Synonym
Habenaria clavellata (Michx.) Spreng.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Platanthera: flat or wide anthers; clavellata: little club
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Orchid
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Swamps and seeps
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Atlantic White Cedar Non-tidal Wetlands (Swamp)
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Coastal Plain)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Coastal Plain)
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