East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Spiked Medusa Orchid (Eulophia ecristata).
Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far north in its southeasterly extension as North Carolina. It may be found growing as far south as Florida. It is found growing all along the coastal plain in between the two states. It extends westward along the Gulf Coast to Louisiana.
Fields and woodlands are the habitats of the Spiked Medusa (Eulophia ecristata).Specifically, this wild orchid favors soils that offer roots plenty of moisture, but without water logging. It likes access to rich levels of nutrients too. It meets these needs in such locations as fields, grassy learings, and woods. In terms of woodlands, it thrives in the acidic soils out of which pines (Pinus spp) grow.
Two to over five feet (60.96 centimeters - 1.524 meters) is the mature size of the Spiked Medusa (Eulophia ecristata).Specifically, this wild orchid can vary considerably in its mature height. It is difficult to miss. Grasslike and narrowly pleated leaves may grow a length two feet (60.96 centimeters) away from the base of the plant's stem. Bracts protect the plant's dainty bloom and protrude two-and-a-half inches (6.35 centimeters) from the topmost part of the orchid stem.
Eulophia ecristata is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Spiked Medusa.Specifically, a scientific name has two parts. The first word identifies the genus as that of the "well crested" orchids, Eulophia. The second word identifies the species as that of the only well created orchids whose flowers have crestless lips, ecristata.
Purple is the bloom color of the Spiked Medusa (Eulophia ecristata).Specifically, the flowers are marked with purple. Otherwise, they can range from greenish yellow to bronze or brown in color. The lip may be brown or purple.
April to July is the bloom time of the Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring to mid-summer. It is a welcome sight wherever it grows. It tolerates environmental stress the best of all lady's slippers.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Orange Crest 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 Orange Plume 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 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 Greater Lattice Leaf Orchid (Goodyera pubescens).Specifically, the orchid ranges as far northeast as Maine. It grows as far southeast as Georgia. Its westward range extends from Arkansas to Minnesota.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the spring ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes vernalis) in the United States of America.Specifically, the orchid is native to North America. In terms of the eastern U.S., the orchid may be found as far north as Massachusetts and as far south as Florida. The range goes westward, from Nebraska down through Texas.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the narrow-leaved ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes vernalis) in the United States of America.Specifically, the orchid is native to North America. In terms of the eastern U.S., the orchid may be found as far north as Massachusetts and as far south as Florida. The range goes westward, from Nebraska down through Texas.