University of Alberta Museums Search

« Back to your search

Species Details

Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »

LeavesLance-shaped; 4-20 cm long; reduced upwards (Moss, 1983). FlowersInflorescence 10-30 cm long; spicy-fragrant; white to yellowish-white; sepals and petals egg to lance-shaped; lip 5-8 mm long; lance-shaped and wide at base; cylindrical spur up to 5-8 mm long (Moss, 1983). Fruits and SeedsCapsules; ascending to erect (E-Flora BC).
Scientific Name Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook. Common Name tall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). General Description A perennial herb that grows from stout or slender, hollow stems to 20-70 cm high; bears white and strongly perfumed flowers (Moss, 1983). Leaves Lance-shaped; 4-20 cm long; reduced upwards (Moss, 1983). Flowers Inflorescence 10-30 cm long; spicy-fragrant; white to yellowish-white; sepals and petals egg to lance-shaped; lip 5-8 mm long; lance-shaped and wide at base; cylindrical spur up to 5-8 mm long (Moss, 1983). Fruits and Seeds Capsules; ascending to erect (E-Flora BC). Phenology June-August (JSTOR). Notes
2n=43 (Moss, 1983). Also called Platanthera dilatata (Moss, 1983). Similar species: H. hyperborea: northern green bog orchid; main difference is the lack of flared lip at base in this species comapared to H. dilatata…
2n=43 (Moss, 1983). Also called Platanthera dilatata (Moss, 1983). Similar species: H. hyperborea: northern green bog orchid; main difference is the lack of flared lip at base in this species comapared to H. dilatata (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution Alberta: SW in mountain range and central (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AK, WA, OR, NE, ID, MT, WY, UT, CO, NM, SD, IA, MN, WI, IL, MI, IN, PA, NY, MA, MD, ME, VT, NH) (USDA).

Citation

Page Citation for Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

Page Citation

"Species Details - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-3315/12-14943. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Specimen Information

There are 73 specimens of this Species.

33 results plotted on map in 29 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

76223 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Amethyst Lake Date Collected1971-07-14

71568 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Peers Date Collected1974-07-21

91074 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Buck Lake Date Collected1967-07-27

79332 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Date Collected1977-08-07

100024 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Alexandra River Date Collected1946-07-27/1946-08-02

98986 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River Date Collected1991-07-23

98972 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River Date Collected1991-07-23

5334 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Amethyst Lakes Date Collected1958-08-13

5336 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Link Creek Date Collected1952-08-20

45643 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Castle Divide Date Collected1970-08-12

46670 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area Date Collected1973-06-27

90615 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area Date Collected1973-06-27

27121 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Highway Date Collected1969-08-10

37552 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edson Date Collected1971-06-20

32115 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Sofa Mountain Date Collected1966-07-06

76320 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Chrome Lake Date Collected1971-07-15

76322 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Chrome Lake Date Collected1971-07-15

37958 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Red Rock Canyon Date Collected1971-06-17

38543 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Dutch Creek Provincial Recreation Area Date Collected1971-07-22

102159 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Longview Date Collected1962-07-12

102160 - Habenaria dilatata (Pursh) Hook.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nametall white orchid (Moss, 1983); scent candle (Johnson et al., 1995). Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Cascade Mountain Date Collected1962-08-06