Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Spiked Crested Coralroot, Spiked Crested Coral Root Base Flower Color: Maroon, Orange, Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Category Archives: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
Spring Ladies’ Tresses (Spiranthes vernalis Engelm. & A. Gray)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Spring Ladies’-tresses, Spring Lady’s Tresses Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul (I have seen it as late as Sept.)Notes: It can be distinguished from other Spiranthes species by the pointed tips of the hairs on its inflorescence. For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Club-Spur Orchid (Platanthera clavellata (Michx.) Luer)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Little Club Spur Bog Orchid, Small Green Wood Orchid, Small Woodland Orchid Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Three Birds Orchid (Triphora trianthophoros (Sw.) Rydb. var. trianthophoros)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Threebirds, Three-birds Orchid Base Flower Color: White, PinkReproductive Phenology: Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Lily-Leaved Twayblade (Liparis liliifolia (L.) Rich. ex Lindl.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Brown (incl. Maroon) Widelip Orchid, Large Twayblade, Mauve Sleekwort Base Flower Color: Maroon, PurpleReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Little Lady’s Tresses (Spiranthes tuberosa Raf.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Little Ladies’-tresses, Little Lady’s Tresses Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens (Willd.) R. Br.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Pink Lady’s Slipper, Moccasin Flower (Cypripedium acaule)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Moccasin Flower, Pink Lady’s Slipper Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Southern Lady’s Slipper (Cypripedium kentuckiense C.F. Reed)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Southern Lady’s-slipper, Kentucky Lady’s-slipper, Ivory Lady’s-slipper, Purloined Slipper Base Flower Color: Yellow, Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.
Yellow Fringed Orchid (Platanthera ciliaris (L.) Lindl.)
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Orange Fringed Orchid, Yellow Fringed Orchid, Orange Plume, Bobwhite’s-mocassin, Owl’s-head Base Flower Color: OrangeReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.