Platanthera transversa is a species of orchid known by the common names royal rein orchid[1] and flat spurred piperia.

It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it can be found in forest, woodland, chaparral, and scrub habitat, often in dry areas.

This orchid grows erect to about 55 centimeters in maximum height from a bulbous caudex.

The basal leaves are up to 19 centimeters long by 4 wide.

The upper part of the stem is a spikelike inflorescence of many flowers which are white or yellowish with green veining.