Platanthera zothecina
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Platanthera |
| Species: | P. zothecina
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| Platanthera zothecina (L.C.Higgins & S.L.Welsh) Kartesz & Gandhi
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Platanthera zothecina (synonym Habenaria zothecina, common name - alcove bog orchid) is a perennial plant in the orchid family (Orchidaceae) found in the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region of the southwestern United States.[1]: 147
Habitat and range
It can be found in moist sites in seeps and hanging gardens.[1]: 147
Description
Growth pattern
It grows from 7 to 24 inches (18 to 61 cm) tall. Its overall green color makes it inconspicuous among other greenery in its habitats.[1]: 147
Leaves and stems
Leaves are long and narrowly linear to elliptic.[1]: 147
Inflorescence and fruit
It blooms from May to August.[1]: 147
Green or yellowish-green flowers are on stalk of 5-20, with upper sepals closely contacting the petals to form a hood over the style.[1]: 147 The lateral (side) sepals are curved.[1]: 147 Petals are triangular and lance-like.[1]: 147 The lip is yellowish and linear.[1]: 147
References
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