Go Orchids

Go Orchids, developed by the North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC), takes you on a journey across the continent to discover over 200 orchid species - native, non-native, even those orchids that seem to have disappeared and may be waiting to be rediscovered.

Start with the video for tips on how to navigate Go Orchids, or jump right in and select one of the methods below to start your search. Happy orchid hunting!

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Find an Orchid by Location

Find an orchid by entering your geographic location.

Find an Orchid by Name

Find an orchid by entering the scientific or common name.

Simple Key

Enter the key to narrow your orchid search by answering simple questions.

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Featured Orchid

Platanthera hyperborea (Green-Flowered Bog Orchid)

Platanthera hyperborea occurs in Iceland and Greenland and has been reported in Alaska, Manitoba and Akiminski Island but the name has often been misapplied in other parts of North America. Many populations previously identified as varieties of this orchid are now designate ...

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Go Orchids

Find an Orchid by Location

Find an Orchid by Name

Simple Key

Featured Orchid

Tutorial on Using Go Orchids