Woodlands is the habitat of the Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine).

Specifically, this wild orchid handles a range of soils. It most often is found around thickets and in woods. But it also may grow out of roadside ditches.

Epipactis helleborine is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Broad-leaved Helleborine.

Specifically, a scientific name brings together at least two words. The first is the genus, which honors the orchid's presumed coagulating effects on milk, Epipactis. The second is the species, which honors its resemblance to the hellebores, helleborine.

East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine).

Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as New Hampshire. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Virginia. It grows as far northwestward as Missouri. It extends southwestward into Missouri. It can be found growing in Montana.

Green is the bloom color of the Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine).

Specifically, this wild orchid is characterized by the greenness of all body parts, including flowers. The bloom may be described most accurately as green with purple markings. But it also takes in bits of green, pink, purple and yellow.

June to September is the bloom time of the Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine).

Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from early summer into early fall. It is a welcome flowering addition to its woodsy habitat. Its overall green color may merge into the colors of its surroundings. But it stands out, waist high, for visitors to see and appreciate the plant's overall beauty.