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This is a brief synthesis on the plant, habitat and range of the western prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara Sheviak and Bowles). This species was once common in the tall grass prairie, but its numbers have been greatly reduced by improper management and loss of habitat. Comparisons are made to the eastern prairie fringed orchid [Platanthera leucophaea (Nutt.) Lindl]