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

: 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 .

: Like many orchids, it depends on specific mycorrhizal fungi in the soil for seed germination and early growth.