A New Platanthera (Orchidaceae) from Yosemite National Park, California

TitleA New Platanthera (Orchidaceae) from Yosemite National Park, California
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2007
AuthorsColwell, AEL, Sheviak, CJ, Moore, PE
JournalMadrono
Volume54
Pagination86-93
KeywordsCalifornia, Orchidaceae, Platanthera, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park
Abstract

A new species, Platanthera yosemitensis Colwell, Sheviak and P. Moore, from Mariposa County, California, is described and illustrated. Endemic to wet montane meadows between the main stem and the South Fork of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, it is distinct from Platanthera stricta Lindl., P. sparsiflora (S. Wats.) Schlecter, and P. purpurascens (Rydb.) Sheviak & W. F. Jennings based on vegetative habit, floral morphology, color, and fragrance and pollination mechanics.

URLhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3120/0024-9637(2007)54[86:ANPOFY]2.0.CO;2
DOI10.3120/0024-9637(2007)54[86:ANPOFY]2.0.CO;2