Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonyms: Platanthera zothecina, Habenaria zothecina Look Alikes: Distinct from other species by the spur length which is 1.5-2 times as long as the lip. Flowering/Fruiting Period: July-August/late August-early September. Habitat: Seeps, hanging gardens, and moist stream areas; surrounded by desert shrub to oak brush communities. Elev. 5300-6600 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: N Arizona, Utah and Colorado (Dinosaur National Monu-ment, Moffat Co.). References: Atwood et al. 1991; Welsh 1986. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992