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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/1-3316/12-15116. Accessed 04 Jul. 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.

5500 - 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, Wyoming, Snowy Range Date Collected1947-07-21

36356 - 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, Ma-Me-O Beach Date Collected1953-07-05

111740 - 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, Beauty Creek Date Collected1939-07-25

36355 - 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, Ma-Me-O Beach Date Collected1952-08-01

111739 - 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, Ma-Me-O Beach Date Collected1947-07-29

28848 - 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, Nordegg Date Collected1970-07-08

111738 - 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, Coalspur Date Collected1968-07-05

111737 - 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, Lodgepole Date Collected1968-08-14

26454 - 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, Primrose Lake Date Collected1968-07-17

111736 - 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, Cold Lake, French Bay Date Collected1968-07-17

111733 - 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, Crimson Lake Provincial Park Date Collected1968-08-27

25425 - 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, Willow Lake Date Collected1968-06-25

111735 - 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 Collected1968-07-27

55503 - 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, McClelland Lake Date Collected1975-08-30

111734 - 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, Thickwood Hills Date Collected1975-08-18

113395 - 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, Coyote Lake Natural Area Date Collected1988-07-21

114011 - 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, Rocky Mountain House Date Collected1976-12-08

114010 - 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, Cow Lake Date Collected1976-28-08

114472 - 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, Southeast Lyell Glacier Date Collected1984-07-04

115622 - 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, Willmore Wilderness Park, Cote Creek Date Collected1976-08-03

117134 - 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, Saskatchewan, Cub Hills Date Collected1969-07-17