Day 242: Fairly rare in Mount Rainier National Park, Platanthera dilatata bears the enchanting common name of "Bog Candle" for the striking waxy whiteness of its flowers. It is also a member of the Orchid family, one of sixteen species which can be found in the Park. Although this particular specimen was less than a foot tall, it can grow to more than three feet in height, making it one of the tallest Orchids in our forests. Look for it in boggy areas and near seep-springs.
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