Platanthera transversa is a species of orchid known by the common names royal rein orchid[1] and flat spurred piperia.
| 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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| Synonyms | |
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Piperia transversa Suksd. | |
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Piperia transversa". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ a b Flora of North America
External links edit
Media related to Piperia transversa at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to Platanthera transversa at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Piperia transversa at Wikispecies- Data related to Platanthera transversa at Wikispecies
- Jepson Manual Treatment — Piperia transversa
- USDA Plants Profile
- Piperia transversa — U.C. Photo gallery
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