White bog-orchid
Platanthera dilatata
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It can be 1 m high. There are 2 leaves up to 30 cm long. There are about 70 flowers on the stalk. Each flower is about 2.5 cm across.
There are about 200 Platanthera species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. California.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root