White with yellow tinges and green lines is the color of the grass-leaved ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes praecox).
Specifically, the orchid is characterized by its yellow tinges and its light green radiating lines. The flowers may be arranged in loose or tight spiral arrangements up and down the stalk. They are may be all on one side. There is quite a bit of variability in terms of its positioning.
July to November is the bloom time of the Common Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into very late fall. Its preferred growth pattern is in colonies. So it is quite a cheery sight to see Nodding Ladies' Tresses in bloom as days get shorter and other summer bloomers die.
July to November is the bloom time of the Fragrant Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into very late fall. Its preferred growth pattern is in colonies. So it is quite a cheery sight to see Nodding Ladies' Tresses in bloom as days get shorter and other summer bloomers die.
March to July is the bloom time of the giant ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes praecox).Specifically, the orchid is among the early spring flowering plants. An environment in which it flourishes is roadside banks. So the grass-leaved ladies' tresses provides accessible touches of color during the transition from late winter to early spring.
July to November is the bloom time of the Nodding Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into very late fall. Its preferred growth pattern is in colonies. So it is quite a cheery sight to see Nodding Ladies' Tresses in bloom as days get shorter and other summer bloomers die.
May to July is the bloom time of the Shining Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes lucida).Specifically, the orchid blooms from late spring to mid-summer. It grows among other plants that favor moist, but not waterlogged soils. It adds a cheery note to what otherwise may be plant colors in shades of green.
White is the bloom color of Common Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the bloom clusters at the very top of the wild orchid's tall stem bereft of leaves except at the base. The clusters may form in straight lines or in loose or tight spirals. Either way, the dainty flowers take on a slightly downward curving look that is most attractive.
White is the bloom color of Fragrant Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the bloom clusters at the very top of the wild orchid's tall stem bereft of leaves except at the base. The clusters may form in straight lines or in loose or tight spirals. Either way, the dainty flowers take on a slightly downward curving look that is most attractive.
White is the bloom color of Nodding Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the bloom clusters at the very top of the wild orchid's tall stem bereft of leaves except at the base. The clusters may form in straight lines or in loose or tight spirals. Either way, the dainty flowers take on a slightly downward curving look that is most attractive.
White is the bloom color of the Little Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes grayi).Specifically, the orchid's bloom consists of a cluster of tiny flowers. Each flower measures no more than one-fifth (1/5) of an inch. They form clusters at the top of the orchid's stem. The clusters may spiral attractively from side to side or they may line up all on one side of the stem.
May to July is the bloom time of the Wide-leaved Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes lucida).Specifically, the orchid blooms from late spring to mid-summer. It grows among other plants that favor moist, but not waterlogged soils. It adds a cheery note to what otherwise may be plant colors in shades of green.
White is the bloom color of the Slender Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes gracilis).Specifically, this wild orchid has a dainty bloom that is no more than one-quarter (1/4) of an inch in length. Each bloom plays its part in the densely crowded, flowery cluster that forms at the topmost part of the plant's stem. There is a subtle tie between the flower and the plant's predominant green impression through the single green stripe on the upper surface of each orchid lip.
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.