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Cressler, Alan

Platanthera cristata

Platanthera cristata (Michx.) Lindl.

Crested Yellow Orchid, Orange Fringed Orchid

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Blephariglotis cristata, Habenaria cristata

USDA Symbol: plcr

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Platanthera cristata has a flower 3/8 of an inch (9 mm) wide and a spur 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) long, shorter than the fringed lip.

Platanthera cristata frequently hybridizes with P. ciliaris where they occur together.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Orange
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: May bloom June to September.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , KY , LA , MA , MD , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				FACW	OBL			FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Platanthera cristata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Platanthera cristata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Platanthera cristata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2014-08-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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