fen orchid

[MichaellaHaw]

small terrestrial orchid of eastern North America and Europe having two nearly basal leaves and dull yellow-green racemose flowers

[Emorynaseaps]

Liparis loeselii, the fen orchid, yellow widelip orchid, or bog twayblade, is a species of orchid. It is native to Europe, northern Asia, the eastern United States, and eastern Canada. It grows in fens, bogs and dune slacks. It has yellow flowers and glossy yellow-green leaves.
SubspeciesLiparis loeselii subsp. loeselii - Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Canada, United States
Liparis loeselii subsp. orientalis Efimov - Altay region of Russia
Liparis loeselii subsp. sachalinensis (Nakai) Efimov - Sakhalin Island in Russia

[Becky]

The Fen Orchid is a small, delicate perennial plant belonging to the orchid family (Orchidaceae). Its scientific name is Liparis loeselii. It is typically found in fens, marshes, bogs, and other wetland habitats, hence its common name. It features yellowish-green flowers, and its leaves are usually light green. Its considered rare and is protected in various regions due to habitat loss.