white-flowered lesser butterfly orchid
plant
Also known as: Platanthera bifolia
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The white-flowered lesser butterfly orchid (Platanthera bifolia) is a species of orchid found in Eurasia, North Africa, and parts of the Americas. It is known for its pleasantly scented white flowers, which are arranged on a single spike. This orchid is part of the Platanthera genus, also referred to as rein or bog orchids, which comprises about 100 species. Some orchids, like those in the Psychopsis genus, are cultivated for their showy flowers that resemble butterflies.1
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