[Bog and Rein-orchids: The Genus Platanthera in Mt. Adams Country]

Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid

Platanthera transversa

Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa

Close-up sideview of a flower of Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid: Platanthera transversa (Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa)

A close-up of the flower of royal rein-orchid as seen in upland forest to the west of Lakeside Road in the public hunting area of Conboy Lake NWR.........July 16, 2008. Note the long spur which is held nearly horizontal to the scape which helps identify this rein orchid.

Flower of Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid: Platanthera transversa (Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa) - Flowers of Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid: Platanthera transversa (Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa) - Flowers of Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid: Platanthera transversa (Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa)

Close-up of the raceme of Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid: Platanthera transversa (Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa) - Close-up sideview of a flower of Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid: Platanthera transversa (Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa) - Royal Rein-orchid, Royal Rein Orchid, Suksdorf's Piperia, Suksdorf's Rein Orchid: Platanthera transversa (Synonyms: Habenaria elegans, Habenaria unalascensis var. elata, Piperia transversa)

The photos above show close-ups of royal rein-orchid as seen in upland forest to the west of Lakeside Road in the public hunting area of Conboy Lake NWR........July 16, 2008.
Paul Slichter