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

ORCHIDACEAE
Orchid Family
Platanthera peramoena  (purple fringeless orchid)   
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Synonym
Habenaria peramoena Gray
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Platanthera: flat or wide anthers; peramoena: very pleasing
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Orchid
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Primarily of the Piedmont, forested floodplain wetlands, swamps, wet meadows
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
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
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Coastal Plain)
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