Nodding Ladies' Tresses is the common name of Spiranthescerrnua.
Specifically, the common name honors the slight downward curve of the plant's flowers. Other common names include Common Ladies' Tresses and Screw Auger. The common name Fragrant Ladies' Tresses honors the delightfully fresh fragrance of the wild orchid's 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.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of Common Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges northeastward into Maine. It is found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It grows as far northwestward as North Dakota and as far southwestward as Texas.
Spring ladies' tresses orchid is the common name of Spiranthes vernalis.Specifically, there are other common names, but this ranks among the best known. Another common name is narrow-leaved ladies' tresses orchid. This name honors the grassy blades that grow around or at the base of the plant's stem.
Shining Ladies' Tresses is the common name of Spiranthes lucida.Specifically, the plant in question is one of the beloved wild orchids of the Mid-Atlantic states in the United States of America. The common name honors the plant's glossy leaves and bright flowers. Another common name is Wide-leaved Ladies' Tresses.
Little Ladies' Tresses is the common name of Spiranthes grayi.Specifically, the common name honors the slender petite look that the wild orchid gives. Each individual flower is delicate and no more than about one-fifth (1/5) of an inch in size. Another common name is Little Pearl Twist.
Brassica cernua.
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.
Bidens cernua was created in 1753.
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.
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.
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.
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.