Platanthera hyperborea explained

Platanthera hyperborea, the northern green orchid, is small orchid found only in Greenland, Iceland, and Akimiski Island in Canada. Numerous authors cite the species as widespread in other parts of Canada and also in the United States; such populations are more correctly referred to as Platanthera aquilonis.^{[1] [2]}

External links

• Flora of Iceland elements: Platanthera hyperborea, Northern Green Orchid
• Canadian Native Orchids, Platanthera aquilonis Sheviak
• Flickr, photo of Northern green orchid (Platanthera hyperborea) in Haukadalur, south Iceland.

Notes and References

1. Sheviak . Charles J. . 1999 . Lindleyana . 14 . 4 . 193–202, f. 1–5. .
2. Web site: Northern green bog orchid (Platanthera aquilonis Sheviak (formerly Platanthera hyperborea (Linnaeus) Lindley). Manitoba Native Orchids Compendium .