Lesser roundleaved orchid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lesser roundleaved orchid
Flowers of Platanthera orbiculata
Scientific classification
Genus:	Platanthera
Species:	orbiculata
Synonyms
Orchis orbiculata Pursh Habenaria orbiculata (Pursh) Torr. Habenaria orbiculata var. lehorsii Fernald Habenaria orbiculata var. menziesii (Lindley) Fernald Platanthera orbiculata var. lehorsii (Fernald) Catling

Platanthera orbiculata, the lesser roundleaved orchid, is a species of orchid native to forested areas of North America. It is widespread across most of Canada and parts of the United States (Alaska, New England, Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes Region, Rocky Mountains, Black Hills and northern Cascades).

Platanthera orbiculata is found in moist to mesic shaded locations in forests. Each plant has two large, nearly round leaves that lie close to the ground, plus a vertical flowering stalk bearing a spike of small, white flowers.