Platanthera leucostachys (Habenaria dilatata var. leucostachys)
Sierra Bog Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)

Photo taken at Shady Pass near Lake Wenatchee, moist meadow near spring

Plant:

Plant used in sweatbaths for sprains, aching muscles or joints, and rheumatism by the Thompson. The plant was also used as a wash to gain riches and prosperity- by young men hoping to be lucky, good looking, and sweet smelling, and by young women hoping to gain a mate and have success at love.