Listera smallii is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Appalachian Twayblade.
Specifically, a scientific name can include at least two parts. The first identifies the genus, which honors Dr. Martin Lister (1638? - 1712). The second indicates that the species honors scientist John Kunkle Small.
Listera australis - southern twayblade
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Liparis loeselii.
East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Appalachian Twayblade (Listera smallii).Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeast as Pennsylvania. It may be found growing as far southeast as Georgia. In fact, it follows the Appalachian Mountain trail between the two states.
Moist woodlands is the habitat of the Appalachian Twayblade (Listera smallii).Specifically, this wild orchid favors moist, nutrient rich soils. It therefore flourishes in damp mountain woodlands. But it also thrives in bogs and near thickets.
June and July is the bloom time of the Appalachian Twayblade (Listera smallii).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms in the early and middle months of summer. It often may be found in the cool, moist shade under rhododendrons. It will be difficult to miss since where there is one, there tends to be an entire colony.
Liparis lilifolia is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Lily-leaved Twayblade.Specifically, the scientific name combines at least two words. The first identifies the orchid genus as that with shining leaves, Liparis. The second indicates that the species has lily-like leaves, lilifolia. The name also may be linked with other popular common names for the orchid: Lily-leaved Twayblade, Mauve Sleekwort, and Purple Scutheon.
Liparis lilifolia is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Mauve Sleekwort Orchid.Specifically, the scientific name comprises at least two words. The first word identifies the genus as that of orchids with shining leaves, Liparis. The second identifies the species' lily-like leaves, lilifolia. The name also may be linked with other of the plant's popular common names, such as Large Twayblade, Lily-leaved Twayblade, and Purple Scutheon.
The accepted scientific name is Satyrodes appalachia.
Two inches to one foot (5.08 - 30.48 centimeters) is the mature size of the Appalachian Twayblade (Listera smallii).Specifically, this wild orchid often can be found growing under rhododendrons. It is difficult to miss. It tends to colonize the cool, moist shade that it seeks under the spreading rhododendron.
Liparis lilifolia is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Large Twayblade.Specifically, the scientific name brings together at least two words. The first word identifies the genus as wild orchids with shining leaves, Liparis. The second word indicates the species as having lily-like leaves, lilifolia. The name also may be associates with the plant's other popular common names: Lily-leaved Twayblade, Mauve Sleekwort, and Purple Scutheon.
The accepted scientific or common name is Satyrodes appalachia.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Plethodon teyahalee.