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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).

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"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/1-3316/12-13010. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Specimen Information

There are 185 specimens of this Species.

107 results plotted on map in 95 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

122279 - 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, British Columbia, Hazelton Date Collected1988-07-03

122552 - 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 Collected1957-06-28

125486 - 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, Fort McMurray Date Collected2008-07-02

125822 - 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, Lodge Lake Date Collected2009-06-25

125934 - 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, Hoadley Date Collected2010-07-05

126936 - 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, Stony Plain Date Collected2010-08-08

126937 - 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, Coronado Date Collected2010-07-13

131253 - 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, Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake Date Collected1971-08-14

131254 - 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, Jasper National Park, Pocahontas Date Collected1971-06-22

131255 - 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, Jasper National Park, Roche Miette Creek Date Collected1971-07-30

132650 - 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, Ilka's Fen Date Collected2003-08-26

134190 - 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, Fort MacKay Date Collected2009-07-27

134189 - 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, Ruth Lake Date Collected2009-07-28

135390 - 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, Banff National Park, Hector Lake Date Collected1977-07-20

136409 - 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, British Columbia, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake Date Collected1974-07-24

136410 - 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, British Columbia, Field Date Collected1974-07-27

135999 - 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, Ilka's Fen Date Collected2009-08-21