Both sides of the Mississippi River is the range of the Spotted Coral Root Orchid (Corallohriza maculata).
Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Georgia. It extends northwestward all the way to Iowa and across the Mississippi River into Minnesota. Additionally, it can be found growing in Arizona, California, Nebraska, Texas and Washington.
Purple is the color of the bloom color of the Spotted Coral Root (Corallorhiza maculata).Specifically, the flowers and the stem are about the same purple to bronze color. But the flower has a white lip that is spotted purple. The center of the flower sports a yellow spot.
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.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Spring 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.
One to two feet (30.48 - 60.96 centimeters) is the mature size of the Spotted Coral Root (Corallorhiza maculata).Specifically, this wild orchid is a welcoming sight to visitors of its streamside and woodsy environments. It likes to grow in colonies. So visitors will find it difficult to overlook the glories of this wild orchid during its summer to fall bloom times.
Corallorhiza maculata is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Spotted Coral Root.Specifically, the scientific name has at least two parts. The first identifies the genus as that of the coral rooted wild orchids, Corallorhiza. The second identifies the species as having spots, maculata. Other common names include Large Coral Root and Many-flowered Coral Root.
Steam banks and woodlands are the habitat of the Spotted Coral Root (Corallorhiza maculata).Specifically, this wild orchid favors the nutrient rich soils of woodlands. It also likes the filtered light and shade that such an environment offers. But it also may be found along the moisture and nutrient rich soils of stream banks.
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.
Corallorhiza maculata is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Many-flowered Coral Root.Specifically, the scientific name has at least two parts. The first identifies the genus as that of coral root wild orchids, Corallorhiza. The second identifies the species as spotted, maculata. Other common names include Large and Spotted Coral Root Orchids.
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.
Predominantly east of the Mississippi is the range of the Late Coral Root (Corallorhiza odontorhiza).Specifically, the wild orchid grows as far northeastward as Maine. It is found as far southeastward as Florida. It ranges as far southwestward as Texas and as far northwestward as across the Mississippi and into southeastern Nebraska.
Predominantly east of the Mississippi is the range of the Small Coral Root (Corallorhiza odontorhiza).Specifically, the wild orchid grows as far northeastward as Maine. It is found as far southeastward as Florida. It ranges as far southwestward as Texas and as far northwestward as across the Mississippi and into southeastern Nebraska.
Predominantly east of the Mississippi is the range of the Autumn Coral Root (Corallorhiza odontorhiza).Specifically, the wild orchid grows as far northeastward as Maine. It is found as far southeastward as Florida. It ranges as far southwestward as Texas and as far northwestward as across the Mississippi and into southeastern Nebraska.