East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Ragged Fringed Orchid (Habenaria lacera).
Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Georgia. It is found growing throughout the northeast, across the Mississippi River, and into Minnesota. It extends southwestward all the way to and across the Mississippi River, and into Texas.
Yellow is the bloom color of the Ragged Fringed Orchid (Habenaria lacera).Specifically, this wild orchid does not vary considerably in color. The flowers may range from a pale to a greenish yellow. The floral colors tend to harmonize with the play of light and shade in the plant's grassy and woodsy habitats.
Habenaria lacera is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Ragged Fringed Orchid.Specifically, a scientific name has at least two words. The first identifies the genus, whose hallmark is the rein or strap, Habenaria, to which the orchid's long floral lip is compared. The second is the species, which honors the orchid's irregularly fringed lip, lacera.
Moist nutrient rich land is the habitat of the Ragged Fringed Orchid (Habenaria lacera).Specifically, this wild orchid demands plenty of moisture and nutrients. It finds both in wet woods. It also finds them in bogs, marshes, meadows and swamps. Additionally, it thrives in roadside ditches.
June to September is the bloom time of the Ragged Fringed Orchid (Habenaria lacera).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from early summer into early fall. It calls attention to itself during that time. This is because the bloom gives a conspicuously tattered look that makes this North American native stand out in a crowd.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Crested Fringed Orchid (Habenaria cristata).Specifically, the wild orchid is found as far northeast as Massachusetts. It is found as far southeast as Florida. Its range extends southwestward to Texas and Arkansas.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Yellow Fringed Orchid (Habenaria cristata).Specifically, the wild orchid is found as far northeast as Massachusetts. It is found as far southeast as Florida. Its range extends southwestward to Texas and Arkansas.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the White Fringed Orchid (Habenaria blephariglottis).Specifically, the orchid ranges as far northeast as Maine. It is found as far southeast as Florida. It grows as far southwest as Texas and as far northwest as Michigan.
One foot to 2-1/2 feet (30.48 centimeters - 0.9144 meters) is the mature size of the Ragged Fringed Orchid (Habenaria lacera).Specifically, this wild orchid can vary quite a bit in its mature height. But regardless of its mature size, it catches the eyes of visitors to its wet grassy and woodsy native habitats. For example, it has a stem sheathed with 4-9 narrow 8 inch (20.32 centimeter) long leaves.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Bicolored Fringed Orchid (Habenaria x bicolor).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It grows northwestward into Michigan. It extends southwestward across the Mississippi River and into Texas.
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Habenaria lacera is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Ragged Orchid.Specifically, a scientific name comprises at least two words. The first word identifies the genus' hallmark rein or strap, Habenaria, to which each orchid's long floral lip is compared. The second pinpoints the species' irregularly fringed lip, lacera.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Green Fringed Orchid (Habenaria lacera).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Georgia. It is found growing throughout the northeast, across the Mississippi River, and into Minnesota. It extends southwestward all the way to and across the Mississippi River, and into Texas.