Platanthera orbiculata

Platanthera orbiculata [Pad Leaved Orchid]

This incredible Platanthera orbiculata [possibly P. macrophylla] was found on June 27, 2011 in Tioga County, Pa.

This incredible Platanthera orbiculata [possibly P. macrophylla] was found on June 27, 2011 in Tioga County, Pa. This particular plant has not been seen since. A true wonder in the world of orchids, not only for its size but unusual leaves and dense flower cluster.

Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. Cass County, Mn. 7-13-24. The longest lips [on P. orbiculata] that I have ever encountered were on this group of P. orbiculata, found deep in a Minnesota bog.

Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. Cass County, Mn. 7-13-24

A giant of a Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. Cass County, Mn. 7-13-24

Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. Adams County, Pa. 6-9-24

With giant leaves the size of dinner plates, this is the forest sentinel, the elegant beauty of the impressive Pad Leaved Orchid. This native orchid is like no other and it always takes my breath away! [Platanthera orbiculata]. Adams County, Pa. 6-9-24 [above & below]

Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. Coos County, N.H. 7-13-22

Rain drop on the spur of Platanthera orbiculata. Coos County, Pa. 7-13-22

Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. Coos County, N.H. 7-13-22

Pad leaved Orchid after a rain. Coos County, N.H. 7-13-22 [Platanthera orbiculata]

Platanthera orbiculata. Coos County, N.H. 7-5 & 7-13 2022

The giant leaves of the Pad Leaved Orchid [Plantanthera orbiculata]. Tioga County, Pa. 6-10-23

Pad-Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. North Central, Pa. 6-25-22

Mosquito on Pad Leaved Orchid Flower [Platanthera orbiculata]. Coos County,N.H. 7-6-21

Pad Leaved orchids [Platanthera orbiculata].Coos County, N.H. July 2021

Wonderful Pad Leaved orchids [Platanthera orbiculata].Coos County, N.H. July 2021

A beautiful Pad Leaved orchid [Platanthera orbiculata].Coos County, N.H. 7-11-21.

A giant Pad Leaved Orchid [actually two plants]. At 20+inches tall with huge leaves! [Platanthera orbiculata] not macrophylla. Coos County, N.H. 7-7-21

The magnificent Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. North Central Pa.6-27-21. To be fortunate enough to see one of these giant beauties on the forest floor just takes your breath away, Whether seeing it for the first time or 100th time!

Pad Leaved Orchid [Platanthera orbiculata]. North Central Pa.6-27-21.

​Platanthera orbiculata [Pad Leaved Orchid]

Platanthera orbiculata [Pad Leaved Orchid]