Species PlantsHooker's Orchid

Hooker's Orchid

Platanthera hookeri

RarePlant
Illustration of Hooker's Orchid (Platanthera hookeri)

Hooker's Orchid features small, greenish flowers and a pair of large, glossy leaves. It is a rare find in its native woodlands, often blending into the forest floor. This orchid is named after the botanist Sir Joseph Hooker.

Habitat
Grows in rich, deciduous forests.
Diet
Pollinated by insects, particularly bees.
How common
Rare

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