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Sparse-Flowered Bog Orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora)

The sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora) grows in moist habitats around California and other parts of western North America. The small flowers of this perennial herb have a similar structure to those of the Sierra bog orchid (P. dilatata), but are almost entirely green and more broadly spaced.


Sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora), highly-detailed close-up of a single flower. Focus-stacked composite of 35 exposures. Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Amador County, California, USA.
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Sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora), documentary view depicting a pair of plants in their natural surroundings. Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora), close-up of two flower heads with water drops. Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora). Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora), highly detailed close-up (approx. 2x life-size). Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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Sparse-flowered bog orchid (Platanthera sparsiflora). Carson Pass, Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California, USA.
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