: Often found near hardwood or mixed forests, particularly along riverbanks and in boggy meadows. ⚙️ Ecological Role

: Notable for its reflexed (bent backward) sepals and petals, which expose a broad, two-lobed lip. 🌎 Habitat & Distribution

: Found across western Canada and the U.S. (Alaska to Arizona), with disjunct populations in the Great Lakes and Northeast. Preferred Soil : Thrives in wet, loamy, or clay soils .