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 NameHabenaria 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.
109 results plotted on map in 97 markers. Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, VermilionDate Collected1956-07-13
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, ManningDate Collected1948-07-21
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Long Lake Provincial ParkDate Collected1967-07-25
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 ParkDate Collected1971-08-07
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, DevonDate Collected1993-07-08
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Nicholls CreekDate Collected1945-07-07
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Shunda CreekDate Collected1945-08-13
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Dutch CreekDate Collected1955-07-22
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Mitchell CreekDate Collected1945-07-10
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Graburn CreekDate Collected1945-08-04
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Windy PointDate Collected1952-08-05
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, DardanellesDate Collected1967-07-03
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural AreaDate Collected1973-07-17
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitney LakeDate Collected1976-07-03
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Chester lakeDate Collected1974-08-02
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Horseshoe LakeDate Collected1974-07-23
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, Kicking Horse PassDate Collected1946-08-01
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Niagara FallsDate Collected1897-07-01
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, FieldDate Collected1943-07-28
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, CastlefordDate Collected1913-06
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Muncho Lake Provincial Park, Muncho LakeDate Collected1986-07-14