Hooker's orchid

English

Etymology

Named after William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865).

Noun

Hooker's orchid (plural Hooker's orchids)

  1. Platanthera hookeri, a perennial wildflower found in temperate regions of North America ranging from Iowa to Newfoundland.
    Synonym: Hooker's bog orchid
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