Platanthera leucophaea — Overview

Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid learn more about names for this taxon

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This is one of the most beautiful wildflowers in a prairie. Rejoice should you discover one or two plants in bloom. There is a slightly larger orchid, Platanthera praeclara, with a similar appearance, that occurs in prairies west of the Mississippi River.

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Source: Illinois Wildflowers

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