Wet grassland is the habitat of the Rose Pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides).
Specifically, this wild orchid demands moisture and nutrients. It finds both needs met in bogs, meadows and savannahs. But it also thrives on seepage slopes.
It's pollinated by bumble bees.
The Rose Pogonia, also known as the Snakemouth Orchid - typically grows to heights reaching 24". They thrive in wet meadows and open woods, and they prefer acidic soil.
Pogonia ophioglossoides is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Rose Pogonia.Specifically, a scientific name has at least two words. The first identifies the genus as one of the bearded orchids, Pogonia. The second indicates that the species' hallmark is a bloom like a snake tongue, ophioglossoides.
Open, moist spaces that are not waterlogged is the habitat of the Spreading Pogonia (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid favors meadows and savannahs. But it also may be found in open woods. Another favorite location are swamps.
Pink is the bloom color of the Rose Pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides).Specifically, the wild orchid's flower sometimes blooms an unexpected white. But whatever the predominant color, the impression is overall impression is gentle and harmonious. Both pink and white work nicely with the purple fringe and yellow beard of the orchid lip.
May to August is the bloom time of the Rose Pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from late spring into late summer. Its bright pink bloom brightens up the ending days of a rainy spring. It continues to cheer its visitors with its two or three flowers throughout the heat of summer.
Streambanks and woodlands are the habitats of the Whorled Pogonia (Isotria verticillata).Specifically, the wild orchid in question favors acidic soils. It therefore flourishes in dry and moist woodlands. It also thrives in the acidic runoff that settles in stream banks.
Rose Pogonia is the common name of the Pogonia ophioglossoides.Specifically, the common name honors the wild orchid's bright pink bloom. Another common name is Beard Flower, because of the colorful contrast of the plant's hairy yellow beard with its fringed purple lip. Still other common names include Pogoniaand Snake Mouth.
Woodlands are the habitat of the Little Five-fingers Pogonia (Isotria medeoloides).Specifically, the wild orchid in question favors undisturbed woodland habitats. But that is precisely one of the habitats that is threatened by encroaching commercial and residential developments. This beautifully fragile wildflower therefore numbers among the most endangered plant species in the eastern United States of America.
Streambanks and woodlands are the habitats of the Five-leaves Pogonia (Isotria verticillata).Specifically, this wild orchid flourishes in acidic soils. The acidic requirement is met in dry and moist woodlands. But it also may be met in the acidic runoff that moves along stream margins.
Brush and woodlands are the habitat of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid (Triphora trianthophora).Specifically, this wild orchid favors soil that is moist and rich in nutrients. It needs the moisture in order to take the nutrients in through the roots. Nutrients cannot enter a plant's roots other than in dissolved form. The orchid finds what it is looking for in the rich damp soil of thickets and woods.
Streambanks and woodlands are the habitats of the Large Whorled Pogonia (Isotria verticillata).Specifically, this wild orchid demands acidic soils. It finds what it wants in dry and moist woodlands. It also finds the acidity in acidic runoff that settles, or moves on from, banks along stream margins.