Species Details

Platanthera stricta

slender bog-orchid

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Photo of Platanthera stricta
© 2021 Scot Loring
Photo of Platanthera stricta
©2021 Scot Loring
Photo of Platanthera stricta
© 2014 Jean Pawek

Species Description:

Platanthera stricta, commonly known as slender bog-orchid, is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Lower montane coniferous forest, and Meadows and seeps, growing at elevations from 1000 to 2300 meters. Platanthera stricta is ranked 4.2, Plants of Limited Distribution, A Watch List; Moderately threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: May-Aug
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Elevation:
1000 - 2300 meters
3280 - 7545 feet
General Habitats:
  • Lower montane coniferous forest
  • Meadows and seeps
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
  • Mesic
Notes:
Threats:
Threatened by logging.
Taxonomy:
Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 0
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 0
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 0
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), Nevada (NV), New Mexico (NM), Oregon (OR), South Dakota (SD), Utah (UT), Washington (WA), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Humboldt (HUM), Siskiyou (SIS), Trinity (TRI)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Blake Mountain (4012355), Board Camp Mtn. (4012366), Dutch Creek (4112381), Grouse Mtn. (4012376), Hyampom (4012354), Mad River Buttes (4012367), Maple Creek (4012377), Sims Mountain (4012365), Sportshaven (4012344)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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Species Account: The Wild Orchids of California, p. 151-153 (1995) by R. Coleman
Species Account: Platanthera stricta profile for potential Species of Conservation Concern evaluation (2022)
Other: USFS Potential Species of Conservation Concern Profile

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