Spiranthes lucida is the scientific name of the Wide-leaved Ladies' Tresses Orchid.
Specifically, the binomial, Latin or scientific name honors the spiral nature of the orchid's stem in terms of genus. Regarding species, the name honors the glossy nature of the leaves and the shimmer of its flowers. Another common name is Shining Ladies' Tresses.
Spiranthes cernus is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Fragrant Ladies' Tresses Orchid.Specifically, the first word in the scientific name honors the wild orchid's hallmark spiraling shape. The second word honors the plant's hallmark downward nodding of its bloom. The scientific name in question also holds for the plant's other common names: Common Ladies' Tresses, Nodding Ladies' Tresses, and Screw Auger Orchids.
Spiranthes cernus is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Nodding Ladies' Tresses Orchid.Specifically, the first word in the scientific name honors the wild orchid's hallmark spiraling shape. The second word honors the plant's hallmark downward nodding of its bloom. The scientific name in question also holds for the plant's other common names: Common Ladies' Tresses, Fragrant Ladies' Tresses, and Screw Auger Orchids.
Spiranthes praecox is the scientific name of the giant ladies' tresses orchid.Specifically, the genus name of spiranthes honors the plant's spiraling stem. The genus name of praecox honors the "premature, precocious" early spring bloom of the plant's flowery clusters. Other common names include giant ladies' tresses and water tresses orchids.
Spiranthes cernus is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Screw Auger Orchid.Specifically, the first word in the scientific name honors the wild orchid's hallmark spiraling shape. The second word honors the plant's hallmark downward nodding of its bloom. The scientific name in question also holds for the plant's other common names: Common Ladies' Tresses, Fragrant Ladies' Tresses, and Nodding Ladies' Tresses Orchids.
Spiranthes praecox is the scientific name of the water tresses orchid.Specifically, the genus name of spiranthes honors the plant's spiraling stem. The genus name of praecox honors the "premature, precocious" early spring bloom of the plant's flowery clusters. Other common names include giant ladies' tresses and water tresses orchids.
Spiranthes lucida is the scientific name of the Shining Ladies' Tresses Orchid.Specifically, the binomial, Latin or scientific name honors the spiral nature of the orchid's stem in terms of genus. Regarding species, the name honors the glossy nature of the leaves and the shimmer of its flowers. Another common name is Wide-leaved Ladies' Tresses.
Spiranthes vernalis is the scientific name of the narrow-leaved ladies' tresses orchid.Specifically, the genus name of spiranthes honors the spiraling nature of the plant's tall, straight stem. The species name of vernalis honors the early spring bloom of its flower clusters. Another common name is spring ladies' tresses.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Spiranthes diluvialis.
Spiranthes praecox is the scientific name of the grass-leaved ladies' tresses orchid.Specifically, the genus name of spiranthes honors the plant's spiraling stem. The genus name of praecox honors the "premature, precocious" early spring bloom of the plant's flowery clusters. Other common names include giant ladies' tresses and water tresses orchids.
Spiranthes gracilis is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Slender Ladies' Tresses Orchid.Specifically, the scientific name tends to be made up of two words. The first word is the genus, which in this case identifies the plant as one of the wild orchids native to the United States of America. The hallmark of this particular orchid genus is the spiraling beauty of the stem and flowers. Additionally, the second word identifies the species, which in this case also is known for the gracefulness of that same stem and bloom.
Grass-leaved ladies' tresses orchid is the common name of Spiranthes praecox.Specifically, the genus name of "spiranthes" honors the hallmark spiraling nature of the plant's stem. The species name of "praecox" honors the "premature, precocious" nature of the flower's early spring bloom. Other common names include giant ladies' tresses and water tresses orchids.
Slender Ladies' Tresses Orchid is the common name of Spiranthes gracilis.Specifically, the plant in question is one of the wild orchids native to the United States of America. The common name honors the femininity of the plant's slender stem and gracefully spiraling, dainty flowers. Other common names include Long Tresses and Southern Slender Ladies' Tresses.