Platanthera nubigena A.Rich. & Galeotti 1845

Drawing of Habenaria nubigena by © Oakes Ames

Part shade Cold

Common Name The Cloud Loving Platanthera

Flower Size .48" [1.2 cm]

Found in Veracruz state of Mexico at elevations of 2400 to 2500 meters as a mini-miniature sized, cold growing terrestrial with lanceolate-triangular leaves and blooms with an erect, 8 to 14 flowered inflorescence

Synonyms Limnorchis nubigena (A.Rich. & Galeotti) Efimov 2008 publ. 2009

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Studies in the Family Orchidaceae Fascile 4 Ames 1910 as Habenaria nubigena drawing fide;

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