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The Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia) is a perennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, including countries such as Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and many others. Butterfly Orchid (Latin: Platanthera bifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Butterfly Orchid is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Butterfly Orchid is a member native to ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, BAL, and BLT. Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia) thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to medium soils that are well-draining but can tolerate heavier clay soils as well.
Butterfly Orchid grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 6/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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