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 30 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: United States, Wyoming, Snowy RangeDate Collected1947-07-21
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ma-Me-O BeachDate Collected1953-07-05
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 CreekDate Collected1939-07-25
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ma-Me-O BeachDate Collected1952-08-01
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 BeachDate Collected1947-07-29
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, NordeggDate Collected1970-07-08
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, CoalspurDate Collected1968-07-05
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, LodgepoleDate Collected1968-08-14
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Primrose LakeDate Collected1968-07-17
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cold Lake, French BayDate Collected1968-07-17
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Crimson Lake Provincial ParkDate Collected1968-08-27
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Willow LakeDate Collected1968-06-25
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort MacKayDate Collected1968-07-27
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, McClelland LakeDate Collected1975-08-30
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Thickwood HillsDate Collected1975-08-18
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 AreaDate Collected1988-07-21
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Rocky Mountain HouseDate Collected1976-12-08
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cow LakeDate Collected1976-28-08
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 GlacierDate Collected1984-07-04
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 CreekDate Collected1976-08-03
Common Namenorthern green orchid (Moss, 1983); northern green bog orchid, green-flowered bog orchid (Johnson et al., 1995).Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Cub HillsDate Collected1969-07-17