Species Details
Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
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LeavesLinear to lance-shaped; 2-10 cm long; become bracts as go upwards (Moss, 1983). Alternate; 1-3 cm wide; blunt-tip; sheath stem (Johnson et al., 1995).
FlowersCompact inflorescence; 2-10 cm long; flowers green to yellowish-green; upper sepal egg-shaped; lateral sepals lance-shaped; petals lance-shaped and erect; lip lance-shaped, 4-7 mm long; widen towards base; cylindrical spur 4-7 mm long (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and SeedsErect; elliptic in shape; capsule; 15 mm long; many tiny seeds (Johnson et al., 1995).
Scientific Name
Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
Common Name
northern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
General Description
A perennial that grows from a thickened rhizome to a height of 20-60 cm; the stem is leafy, hairless and bears green or yellow-green flowers (Johnson et al., 1995).
Leaves
Linear to lance-shaped; 2-10 cm long; become bracts as go upwards (Moss, 1983). Alternate; 1-3 cm wide; blunt-tip; sheath stem (Johnson et al., 1995).
Flowers
Compact inflorescence; 2-10 cm long; flowers green to yellowish-green; upper sepal egg-shaped; lateral sepals lance-shaped; petals lance-shaped and erect; lip lance-shaped, 4-7 mm long; widen towards base; cylindrical spur…
Compact inflorescence; 2-10 cm long; flowers green to yellowish-green; upper sepal egg-shaped; lateral sepals lance-shaped; petals lance-shaped and erect; lip lance-shaped, 4-7 mm long; widen towards base; cylindrical spur 4-7 mm long (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and Seeds
Erect; elliptic in shape; capsule; 15 mm long; many tiny seeds (Johnson et al., 1995).
Phenology
July-August (JSTOR).
Notes
2n=42, 84 (Moss, 1983). Also called Platanthera hyperborea (Moss, 1983). This species is difficult to propagate as the seed only germinates in the presence of a soil; some experiments have shown success in the absence…
2n=42, 84 (Moss, 1983). Also called Platanthera hyperborea (Moss, 1983). This species is difficult to propagate as the seed only germinates in the presence of a soil; some experiments have shown success in the absence of the fungus with 54% germinating after 8 months (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: predominantly SW along mountain range and central/southern half of province (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, CO, NM, ND, SD, NE, MN, IA,…
Alberta: predominantly SW along mountain range and central/southern half of province (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, CO, NM, ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, IL, IN, MI, OH, NY, PA, MD, RI, NJ, MA, VT, NH, ME) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-3316. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 185 specimens of this Species.
71535 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Smith
Date Collected1974-08-09
110538 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Siffleur Wilderness Area, Spreading Creek
Date Collected1981-08-02
109661 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1967-07-14
107941 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1961-06-28
107942 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1961-06-28
104389 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fox Creek
Date Collected1984-06-26
104390 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fox Creek
Date Collected1984-07-07
105041 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Riding Mountain National Park
Date Collected1979-07-30
107532 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Minnesota, Clearwater County, Lake Itasca
Date Collected1981-07-24
110944 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Donatville
Date Collected1985-05
110945 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Donatville
Date Collected1985-05
108156 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Livingstone Range
Date Collected1982-08-13
108157 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beaver Creek
Date Collected1982-08-05
108158 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Livingstone Range
Date Collected1982-06-24
107531 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Calahoo
Date Collected1986-07-22
5349 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coleman
Date Collected1950-08-30
79724 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kinsella
Date Collected1975-07-25
79727 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Altario
Date Collected1975-07-17
79726 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Dillberry Lake
Date Collected1975-07-16
79725 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitney Lake
Date Collected1973-09-01
79728 - Habenaria hyperborea (L.) R. Br.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Arm Lake
Date Collected1975-07-09