The Prairie White Fringed Orchis, scientifically known as Platanthera praeclara, is a rare and endangered species of orchid. It is characterized by its tall stems, long and broad leaves, and distinctively beautiful white flowers with fringed lips. It is native to North America and typically grows in moist, prairie-like environments. These plants are usually found in small colonies and blossom during the mid to late summer. Their rarity and sensitive habitat make them a significant concern for conservationists.
Orchis
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A genus of endogenous plants growing in the North Temperatezone, and consisting of about eighty species. They are perennialherbs growing from a tuber (beside which is usually found the lastyear's tuber also), and are valued for their showy flowers. SeeOrchidaceous.
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