Moist woodlands is the habitat of the Early Southern Coral Root Orchid (Corallorhiza wisteriana).
Specifically, this wild orchid carries on absolutely no photosynthesis. It does not need to be in environments where the sunlight is intense or strong. It in fact fluorishes in moist ravines and woods as well as stream banks and swamps.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Early Southern Coral Root Orchid (Cypripedium reginae).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It grows southwestward to northern Alabama. It extends northwestward from Missouri, across the Mississippi River and into North Dakota.
Late March to May is the bloom time of the Early Southern Coral Root Orchid (Corallorhiza wisteriana).Specifically, this wild orchid flowers from early spring until early summer. It is easy to miss in its native woodsy environment. But it may attract the visitor's discerning eyes by the white spotting of its otherwise dark blossoms.
Purple is the bloom color of the Early Southern Coral Root Orchid (Corallorhiza wisteriana).Specifically, the sepals and side petals are mottled in brown or purple. Otherwise, they exhibit considerable variation in color, from purplish or reddish brown to greenish yellow. But the lip always is white with purple dots.
Late March to May is the bloom time of the Spring Coral Root Orchid (Corallorhiza wisteriana).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from early spring until early summer. The plant body parts merge seamlessly with their woodsy surroundings. But the white spotted bloom stands out in the plant's shaded environment.
Four inches to 1-1/2 feet (10.16 - 45.72 centimeters) is the mature size of the Early Southern Coral Root (Corallorhiza wisteriana).Specifically, the wild orchid in question can show considerable variation in mature height. But regardless of its size, it is quite a sight for visitors. For example, it numbers among the orchids that do not carry on photosynthesis and whose lower stems are encased in tubular sheathes.
Both sides of the Mississippi River is the range of the Early Coral Root Orchid (Corallorhiza trifida).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Virginia. It is found growing throughout the northeast, across the Mississippi and into Minnesota. It grows southwestward into Missouri. It can be found in the northwest and southwest from Idaho, Montana and Washington down into New Mexico.
Late March to May is the bloom time of Wister's Coral Root Orchid (Corallorhiza wisteriana).Specifically, this wild orchid blossoms from early spring until early summer. The plant does not carry on photosynthesis and therefore survives in shaded environments. The shade and the environmental colors of its body parts would make this plant fade into the background except for the bright white spots on its flowers.
July to September is the bloom time of the Spotted Coral Root (Corallorhiza maculata).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-summer to early fall. It is a colorful sight during its flowering time. It prepares the way for fall with its purple foreshadowing the autumnal colors to come.
July to September is the bloom time of the Large Coral Root (Corallorhiza maculata).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into early autumn. It is a colorful sight during its bloom time. It prepares the way for autumn with its purple foreshadowing fall colors to come.
Corallorhiza wisteriana is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of Wister's Coral Root Orchid.Specifically, the scientific name comprises at least two words. The first word identifies the genus as the coral root orchids, Corallorhiza. The second indicates that the species honors its discoverer, Charles J. Wister (1782-1865). The name also is applied to the plant's other popular common names: Early Southern Coral Root and Spring Coral Root Orchids.
Corallorhiza trifida is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Early Coral Root Orchid.Specifically, a scientific name combines at least two words. The first word describes the genus as that of the coral rooted orchids, Corallorhiza. The second word identifies the species as having a three lobe lip, trifida.
March to September is the bloom time of the Southern Rein Orchid (Habenaria flava var. herbiola).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring into early fall. It can be overlooked by visitors of its wet and woodsy habitats. Its inconspicuous yellow green blooms and deep green body parts merge into the prevailing environmental colors.