Which habitats contain temperate-zone orchids?

Orchids in the North Temperate Zone are typically terrestrial, meaning they grow in the soil rather than as epiphytes. These plants are found in a variety of habitats, including:1

• Bogs2
• Prairies2
• Grasslands2
• Hardwood forests2

Additionally, some orchid species, such as those in the genera Spiranthes and Habenaria, are frequently found in roadside ditches and other wet, boggy environments. While the orchid family is primarily tropical, their ecological distribution is broad, with some species even occurring north of the Arctic Circle.2