Platanthera chlorantha
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The Greater Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) is an orchid in the genus Platanthera. It can be found throughout Europe and Morocco. The name Platanthera is derived from Greek, meaning "broad anthers", while the species name, chlorantha, means "greenflowered".
