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Broad-leaved helleborine

Epipactis helleborine

Worldwide: 83,739 observations
Group: Plants

About

Epipactis helleborine, the broad-leaved helleborine, is a terrestrial species of orchid with a broad distribution. Its nodding flowers vary from greenish pink to purple. It prefers shaded woodland environments.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Vancouver

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Oct 31, 2026Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 31, 2026Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 31, 2026Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 21, 2026Central Park, 3883 Imperial St, Burnaby, BC V5J 1A3, CanadaObserver: Claude AngeloView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 21, 2026Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaObserver: Kalvin ChanView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 20, 2026West Mall, Greater Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: abhaythourView observation from Oct 20, 2026 on iNaturalist