Spiranthes porrifolia | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Tribe: | Cranichideae |
Genus: | Spiranthes |
Species: | S. porrifolia
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Binomial name | |
Spiranthes porrifolia |
Spiranthes porrifolia is a species of orchid known by the common names creamy lady's tresses [1] and western ladies' tresses. It is native to the western United States from Washington and Idaho to southern California. [2] It can be found in moist habitats, such as mountain meadows, swamps, fens, and riverbanks. [2] It is a perennial herb growing from a tuberous root system, reaching a maximum height around 60 cm (24 in). [2] The leaves are mainly located around the base of the erect stem. They are linear or lance-shaped, or sometimes nearly oval. The top of the stem is occupied by the inflorescence, a dense spiral of many flowers. Each flower is somewhat tubular, with an upper and lower lip, and cream to yellowish in color. [2]
The specific epithet porrifolia is Latin for "leek-leaved".[ citation needed]
Spiranthes porrifolia | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Tribe: | Cranichideae |
Genus: | Spiranthes |
Species: | S. porrifolia
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Binomial name | |
Spiranthes porrifolia |
Spiranthes porrifolia is a species of orchid known by the common names creamy lady's tresses [1] and western ladies' tresses. It is native to the western United States from Washington and Idaho to southern California. [2] It can be found in moist habitats, such as mountain meadows, swamps, fens, and riverbanks. [2] It is a perennial herb growing from a tuberous root system, reaching a maximum height around 60 cm (24 in). [2] The leaves are mainly located around the base of the erect stem. They are linear or lance-shaped, or sometimes nearly oval. The top of the stem is occupied by the inflorescence, a dense spiral of many flowers. Each flower is somewhat tubular, with an upper and lower lip, and cream to yellowish in color. [2]
The specific epithet porrifolia is Latin for "leek-leaved".[ citation needed]