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Platanthera bifolia (L.) Rich.

lesser butterfly-orchid (Orchidaceae)

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Platanthera bifolia is a widespread but local species of woodland and heaths.

Kärnten, Austria; 2006-07-11

 lesser butterfly-orchid / Platanthera bifolia: _Platanthera bifolia_ is a widespread but local species of woodland and heaths.

Platanthera bifolia is very similar to Platanthera chlorantha; it is best distinguished from the latter by the closeness and parallel alignment of the 2 pollinia.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2013-06-30

 lesser butterfly-orchid / Platanthera bifolia: _Platanthera bifolia_ is very similar to _Platanthera chlorantha_; it is best distinguished from the latter by the closeness and parallel alignment of the 2 pollinia.

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