Habenaria sparsiflora (Orchidaceae)

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Habenaria sparsiflora
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The Habenaria sparsiflora plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington to Arizona and California. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Platanthera sparsiflora.

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Latin Name:  Habenaria sparsiflora
Family:  Orchidaceae
Author:  Wats.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found mainly along the sides of streams or in boggy places in montane coniferous forests, 1200 - 3300 metres[71]

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Even those species that grow in bogs tend to be in the drier areas of the bog with plenty of water 15cm or more below soil level. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid[230].

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