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Search Term(s): Platanthera flava var. herbiola   (1 record found)

ORCHIDACEAE
Orchid Family
Platanthera flava var. herbiola  (tubercled rein orchid)   
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Synonym
Habenaria flava (L.) R. Br. var. herbiola (R. Br. ex Ait. f.) Ames & Correll
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Platanthera: flat or wide anthers; flava: light yellow, referring to the color of the flowers; herbiola: Latin for little plant
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Orchid
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Wet meadows, open floodplain seepage wetlands
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
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
Bracts are longer than flowers.
Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Seepage Slope Open Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
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