Woodlands are the habitat of the Cockscomb Orchid (Hexalectris spicata).
Specifically, this wild orchid favors open deciduous forests and woodland stream banks. It has no need for intense or strong sunlight since it does not carry on photosynthesis. But it likes the adequate moisture and nutrients that such an environment provides it for other life sustaining processes, such as reproduction and respiration.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Cockscomb Orchid (Hexalectris spicata).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeast as Maryland. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It also can be found in Arizona, Arkansas and Missouri.
Purple is the color of the Cockscomb Orchid (Hexalectris spicata).Specifically, the flowers all have a white or yellow three-lobed lip. They all have streaks of brownish to reddish purple across an otherwise white or yellow surface. The lip tends to be marked with reddish purple ridges.
One to over 2-1/2 feet (30.48 - 76.2 centimeters) is the mature size of the Cockscomb Orchid (Hexalectris spicata).Specifically, this wild orchid displays quite a bit of variation in mature height. Its stem is sleek and slender. But the plant actually takes on a stout look when it hovers around the lower reaches of its mature size.
July and August is the bloom time of the Cockscomb Orchid (Hexalectris spicata).Specifically, this wild orchid flowers from mid to late summer. It may be easy to miss because of the colors of its body parts merging with those of its stream and woodland habitats. But it stands out once it reaches its mature height of 1 - 2-1/2 feet (30.48 - 76.2 centimeters).
Hexalectris spicata is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Cockscomb Orchid.Specifically, the scientific name combines two words. The first word indicates that the genus is characterized by having six cockscomb like raised ridges on the orchid's lip, Hexalectris. The second is the species, which is unique because of the spiked arrangement of flowers on the stalk, spicata. The name also may be linked with the Brunetta and Crested Coral Root Orchids, which are other popular common names.
Open, moist spaces that are not waterlogged is the habitat of the Rosebud Orchid (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid favors meadows and savannahs. But it also may be found in open woods. Another favorite location are swamps.
Open, moist spaces that are not waterlogged is the habitat of the Rose Orchid (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid favors meadows and savannahs. But it also may be found in open woods. Another favorite location are swamps.
Wet open land is the habitat of the Soldier's Plume Orchid (Habenaria psychodes).Specifically, this wild orchid handles moist soils. It prefers the moister meadows and pastures. But it thrives in swamps and woods too.
Woodlands are the preferred habitat of the Round-leaved Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid handles either dry or moist woodlands. As is the case with many plants, it does not like waterlogged soil. But it can handle bogs and swamps.
Hexalectris spicata is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Brunetta Orchid.Specifically, the scientific name can involve two words. The first identifies the genus as that of wild orchids havingsix cockscomb like raised ridges on the orchid's lip, Hexalectris. The second indicates that the species has a spiked arrangement of flowers on the stalk, spicata. The name also may be linked with the Cockscomb and Crested Coral Root Orchids, which are other popular common names.
Woodlands are the preferred habitat of the Large Round-leaved Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid handles either dry or moist woodlands. As is the case with many plants, it does not like waterlogged soil. But it can handle bogs and swamps.
Woodlands are the preferred habitat of the Round-leaved Rein Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid handles either dry or moist woodlands. As is the case with many plants, it does not like waterlogged soil. But it can handle bogs and swamps.