Taxonomic notes on Epipactis veratrifolia boiss. & hohen. (Orchidaceae): An iucn least concern orchid from Shivalik hills

A new locality of terrestrial and globally least concern orchid Epipactis veratrifolia Boiss. & Hohen. was reported in Saharanpur Shivalik (U.P.). It was found growing mixed with mosses, grasses and ferns on wet rocky slopes. Review of literature reveals that in Uttar Pradesh this least concern species has been previously reported only from Bahraich district. A detailed taxonomic description of this species along with coloured illustration and specimen examined is presented here for easy identification and validation.