Platanthera bifolia, commonly known as the lesser butterfly-orchid, [1] is a species of orchid in the genus Platanthera, having certain relations with the genus Orchis, where it was previously …

Platanthera bifolia grows in neutral to mildly acidic conditions. More common on open heathland in the south and on moorland and in pastures in the north and east, it favours the damper areas.

Platanthera bifolia (L.) Rich. Family: Orchidaceae One of our most charming early summer wild flowers, Lesser Butterfly-orchid has a spike (compact or more lax) of up to 20 comparatively …

Platanthera bifolia, commonly known as the lesser butterfly-orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus Platanthera, having certain relations with the genus Orchis, where it was previously …

!Platanthera bifolia (Linne) L.C.M. Richard 1817 . Inflorescence. Plant. Seedpods. Photos By Jay Pfahl . LATE to EARLY . Common Name The Two-Leafed Platanthera - The Lesser Butterfly …

Grow plants of Platanthera in pots of rich terrestrial mix with moisture-retaining components. Individual cultural requirements vary from species to species. In general, provide medium …

Platanthera bifolia and P. chlorantha are terrestrial and rewarding orchids with a wide Eurasian distribution. Although genetically closely related, they exhibit significant morphological, …

Platanthera bifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both …

Platanthera bifolia, commonly known as the lesser butterfly-orchid, is a species of orchid in the genus Platanthera, having certain relations with the genus Orchis, where it was previously …

Some Platanthera species are pollinated by mosquitoes. [8] Many species can cross-fertilise, resulting in great morphological variety and complicating classification. The type species is …