What is "bog orchid"

n. 1 Any of several small orchids of the genus (taxlink Habenaria genus noshow=1) that grow in peaty wet ground. 2 A small orchid, (taxlink Hammarbya paludosa species noshow=1) that grows in bogs in temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. 3 Any of several small orchids of the genus (taxlink Platanthera genus noshow=1) that grow in wet ground in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Bog orchid is a common name for several orchids and may refer to:

• Habenaria, a widespread genus of orchids.
• Hammarbya paludosa (or Malaxis paludosa), a Northern Hemisphere species of orchid.