Platanthera chlorantha

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid. It grows 30-54 cm tall. It has an oval tuber 2-4 cm long. The leaves come from the base and are 10-20 cm long by 3-8 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Albania, Asia, Austria, Belgium, Britain, Bulgaria, Caucasus, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Bulb

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Carpik salep

Synonyms

Orchis chlorantha Custer; and several others