Orchid Red Listed
The Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, Platanthera praeclara, native to both Canada (Manitoba) and the continental United States, has been placed on the IUCN Red List as EN (Endangered). As far as I know, this is the first Red Listed orchid for Canada and the continental US. The Red List assessment details may be found here.
The Red List assessment is the most up-to-date information we have on the species and represents the collective effort of Canadian and American conservationists.
More information about the orchid may be found at:
- Recovery Strategy for the Western Prairie Fringed-orchid (Platanthera praeclara) in Canada.
- Western Prairie Fringed Orchid
- Platanthère blanchâtre de l’Ouest