Platanthera longiglandula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Platanthera longiglandula faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Urban development and agricultural expansion have reduced suitable bog and fen habitats across its range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the hydrological conditions essential for this orchid's survival, potentially drying out the consistently moist soils it requires.
Habitat
This orchid inhabits specialized wetland environments including bogs, fens, and wet meadows with consistently moist, often alkaline soils. It typically grows in open to partially shaded areas within these wetland systems, requiring specific hydrological conditions to maintain the delicate moisture balance essential for its survival.