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.
One-and-a-half to two (1-1/2-2) feet (45.72 - 60.96 centimeters) is the mature size of the Spreading Pogonia (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid has a graceful, slender, willowy look. That hallmark appearance is to the narrowness and length of the stem. It also is due to the sparse appearance of leaves.
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.
Three (3) inches to one (1) foot (7.62 - 30.48 centimeters) is the mature size of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid (Triphora trianthophora).Specifically, the orchid shows considerable variation in height. But what is predictable about its stems is the sprouting of leaves in between the orchid's top and base. Generally, wild orchids are leafless other than at the stem's base.
It's pollinated by bumble bees.
Four to ten inches (10.16 - 25.4 centimeters) is the mature size of the Small Whorled Pogonia (Isotria medeoloides).Specifically, this wild orchid has the reputation of being the rarest orchid in the eastern United States of America north of Florida. It indeed is a rare beauty in its woodsy environments. It offers delicately pale yellowish green flowers with a shining white lip.
Four inches to just over one foot (10.16 - 30.48 centimeters) is the mature size of the Whorled Pogonia (Isotria verticillata).Specifically, the wild orchid in question can display considerable variation in mature height. But whether at the lower or upper limits of its mature size, the plant is not easily overlooked in its native streamside and woodsy habitats. For example, this orchid sports protruding body parts, such as five leaves each about 2-4 inches (5.08 - 10.16 centimeters) long and a single flower often more than one-quarter the plant's mature height.
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.
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.
Four to ten inches (10.16 - 25.4 centimeters) is the mature size of the Little Five-fingers Pogonia (Isotria medeoloides).Specifically, the wild orchid in question is the rarest orchid in the eastern United States of America outside of Florida. Its rare beauty indeed lights up its native woodsy habitat. For example, it sports attractive umbrella-like arranged leaves as well as daintily pale yellowish green flowers with bright white lips.
May and June is the bloom time of the Small Whorled Pogonia (Isotria medeoloides).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms in late spring and early summer. It has a reputation as the rarest orchid in the eastern United States of America north of Florida. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find in its native woodsy habitat.
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.