Three (3) inches to one (1) foot (7.62 - 30.48 centimeters) is the mature size of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid (Triphora trianthophora).Specifically, the orchid shows considerable variation in height. But what is predictable about its stems is the sprouting of leaves in between the orchid's top and base. Generally, wild orchids are leafless other than at the stem's base.
Pogonia ophioglossoides is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Rose Pogonia.Specifically, a scientific name has at least two words. The first identifies the genus as one of the bearded orchids, Pogonia. The second indicates that the species' hallmark is a bloom like a snake tongue, ophioglossoides.
Triphora trianthophora is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid.Specifically, the scientific name is made up of at least two words. The first is the genus, which honors the orchid's tendency to sport three flowers near its three topmost leaves. The second word is the species, which emphasizes once again the plant's tendency to produce three flowers.
Brush and woodlands are the habitat of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid (Triphora trianthophora).Specifically, this wild orchid favors soil that is moist and rich in nutrients. It needs the moisture in order to take the nutrients in through the roots. Nutrients cannot enter a plant's roots other than in dissolved form. The orchid finds what it is looking for in the rich damp soil of thickets and woods.
White is the bloom color of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid (Triphora trianthophora).Specifically, this wild orchid may produce anywhere from just one to seven (1-7) individual, dainty flowers. The bright, clean, clear white color often may be flushed with purple or pink. The upper surface of the flowery lip is marked by three green lines.
July to September is the bloom time of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid (Triphora trianthophora).Specifically, the orchid blooms from mid-summer into early fall. It presents quite a pretty picture during the hottest days of summer and the steady cooling-off time of early autumn. It is a slender plant that likes to grow in small, friendly groups. Additionally, its leaves are attractively heart-shaped and tinted with purple.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Pogonia Orchid (Pogonia ophioglossoides).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It grows northeastward from Kentucky all the way to the Mississippi River and into Minnesota. It can be found in Missouri.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Spreading Pogonia Orchid (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid can be found as far north in the eastern United States of America as New Jersey. It can grow as far south as Florida. It ranges as far westward as eastern Texas and Kentucky
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Whorled Pogonia (Isotria verticillata).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It grows as far northwestward as Michigan. It crosses over the Mississippi to be found as far southwestward as Texas.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Large Whorled Pogonia (Isotria verticillata).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It grows as far northwestward as Michigan. It crosses over the Mississippi to be found as far southwestward as Texas.
Yes they do! I live in Maine and have a couple Pink Lady Slippers growing in our woods down by the road. I also saw a Rose Pogonia in the marshy area around the neighborhood pond a couple years ago.
Cleistes divaricata is the scientific name of the Lady's Ettercap Orchid.Specifically, there are other common names that may be found in conjunction with Cleistes divaricata. For example, there are the very similar Rose and Rosebud Orchids. Another example is the Spreading Pogonia.