Huron green orchid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Huron green orchid
Flower of Platanthera huronensis
Scientific classification
Genus:	Platanthera
Species:	huronensis
Synonyms
Habenaria dilatata f. chlorantha (Hultén) B.Boivin Habenaria dilatata var. media (Rydb.) Ames Habenaria huronensis (Nutt.) Spreng. Habenaria hyperborea var. huronensis (Nutt.) Farw. Habenaria hyperborea var. media (Rydb.) Farw. Habenaria media (Rydb.) G.G.Niles Limnorchis huronensis (Nutt.) Rydb. Limnorchis media Rydb. Orchis huronensis Nutt. Orchis hyperborea var. huronensis (Nutt.) Alph.Wood Platanthera convallariifolia var. dilatatoides Hultén Platanthera dilatata var. chlorantha Hultén Platanthera hyperborea var. huronensis (Nutt.) Luer Platanthera hyperborea var. major Lange Platanthera media (Rydb.) Luer

Platanthera huronensis, also known as the Huron green orchid, is a type of orchid plant. It grows naturally in parts of the United States and Canada. This beautiful orchid is known for its green flowers.

Where the Huron Green Orchid Grows

The Huron green orchid can be found in two main areas. Its eastern home includes eastern Canada, from Manitoba all the way to Labrador. It also grows in New England and the Great Lakes states in the US.

Western Habitats

In the western part of North America, this orchid lives along the Rocky Mountains. You can find it from New Mexico up to Alberta, Canada. It also grows in the coastal areas of Washington, British Columbia, and southern Alaska. This includes the Aleutian Islands.

What is an Orchid?

Orchids are a very large family of flowering plants. They are known for their unique and often colorful flowers. There are many different kinds of orchids around the world. The Huron green orchid is just one example of these amazing plants.