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.
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.
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.
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 funky butt spider is a common name for Micrathena gracilis which does occur in Ohio.I always learned funky butt spider as the common name, but it seems that the accepted common name is now Spined Micrathena.
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.
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.
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 delitescens was created in 1990.
Spiranthes diluvialis was created in 1984.
The scientific name for euglena is Euglena.