Platanthera leucophaea
| Scientific Name: | Platanthera leucophaea |
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| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Common Name: | Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid |
| Authority: | (Nutt.) Lindl. |
| Etymology: | “Platanthera” means “flat anthers,” referring to the broad male reproductive parts of the flower. The species name “leucophaea” comes from the Greek words “leucon” for “white,” and “phaios” for “gray,’ and it refers to the creamy color of the racemes of flowers. |
| C Value: | 10 |
| Wetness: | FACW+ |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 13 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Endangered |
| Status (Federal): | Threatened |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |