Listera australis - southern twayblade
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Liparis loeselii.
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.
Moist lowlands is the habitat of the Southern Twayblade (Listera australis).Specifically, this wild orchid favors moist soils. For example, it fluorishes in bogs. But it also thrives in moist woodlands, pine barrens and thickets.
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.
Purple is the bloom color of the Southern Twayblade (Listera australis).Specifically, this wild orchid can vary in its shades of purple. For example, it often is as dark purple as the shaded spaces in which it grows. But it also may be greenish or reddish purple.
Liparis lilifolia is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Purple Scutheon Orchid.Specifically, the scientific name has at least two words. The first word identifies the orchid genus as having 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: Large Twayblade, Lily-leaved Twayblade, and Mauve Sleekwort.
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.
April to July is the bloom time of the Southern Twayblade (Listera australis).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring to mid-summer. It easily is missed by visitors to its boggy and woodsy habitats. Its colors merge into the deep shade that it favors.
Liparis loeselii is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of the Yellow Twayblade.Specifically, a scientific name comprises at least two words. The first identifies the genus, whose hallmark is the glossiness, Liparis, of its leaves. The second indicates that the genus honors German botanist Johann Loesel (1607 - 1655).
The scientific name for the Southern Cross is Crux. It is a constellation visible in the Southern Hemisphere and represents a cross-shaped pattern of stars.
Listera smallii is the scientific, Latin or binomial name of Small's Twayblade.Specifically, a scientific name combines at least two words. The first word describes the genus as honoring Dr. Martin Lister (1638? - 1712). The second word elaborates that the species also honors scientist John Kunkle Small.