Habenaria nivea, commonly known as Snowy Orchid, is a beautiful flowering plant found in tropical regions around the world. Synonyms for this species include Habenaria nivea var. albida, Platanthera nivea, and Orchis nivea. These synonyms describe the same plant, which produces striking white flowers with intricate, delicate petals. Snowy Orchids typically prefer shady, moist habitats, such as humid rainforests and cloud forests, where they can thrive amongst other epiphytic plants. While it might be called by different names in different regions of the world, Habenaria nivea remains a unique and distinctive orchid species that is worth admiring wherever it is found.