Downy Rattlesnake Plantain is the common name of Goodyera pubescens.
Specifically, the first word in the common name and the second in the scientific agree in honoring the fine hairiness of the wild orchid's stem. The second word honors the plant's traditional medicinal use against snakebite. The third word honors the basal leaf shape so reminiscent of that of the common lawn weed, plantain (Musa balbisiana).
Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain is the common name of Goodyera repens.Specifically, the complete binomial, Latin or scientific name is Goodyera repens var. ophioides. The common name honors the wild orchid's reputation as having body parts that can be used to treat a rattlesnake's bite. It also reflects the perceived similarity between it and the common lawn weed, plantain (Musa balbisiana).The common name in Europe is creeping lady's tresses.
Goodyera pubescens is the scientific name of the Downy Rattlesnake Plantain.Specifically, the genus is the first part of the binomial, Latin or scientific name. In the case of this wild orchid, it honors English botanist John Goodyer (1592 - 1664). The species is the second part of the scientific name. It honors the fine hairiness of the plant's stem.
Goodyera pubescens is the scientific name of the Greater Lattice Leaf Orchid.Specifically, the genus is the first part of the binomial, Latin or scientific name. In the case of this wild orchid, it honors English botanist John Goodyer (1592 - 1664). The species is the second part of the scientific name. It honors the fine hairiness of the plant's stem.
Goodyera pubescens var. ophioides is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain.Specifically, the first word in the scientific name identifies the plant's genus. The Goodyera genus honors the scientific contributions of English botanist John Goodyer (1592 - 1664). The second word identifies the species, which is known for the fine hairs up and down the plant stem. Additionally, the third word identifies the plant as a variety of the wild orchid in question. The last word emphasizes the snake-like patterning on its basal leaves.
Goodyera oblongifolia
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Greater Lattice Leaf Orchid (Goodyera pubescens).Specifically, the orchid ranges as far northeast as Maine. It grows as far southeast as Georgia. Its westward range extends from Arkansas to Minnesota.
Woodlands make up the habitat of the Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens).Specifically, the orchid favors the filtered light of woodlands. It also appreciates the space since the plant tends to clusters with others of its kind into dense, extensive colonies. It accepts either dry or moist wooded locations.
The scientific name for the Downy woodpecker is Picoides pubescens. The Downy woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America. It is also one of the most common woodpeckers.
Iais pubescens was created in 1853.
Coccoloba pubescens was created in 1759.
Timia pubescens was created in 1982.
Prosopis pubescens was created in 1846.