[Plant-biology] Orchidaceae: Spiranthes
(by judydarby from charter.net)
Sat Apr 18 15:37:12 EST 2009
Can anyone identify this species:
growing in south Louisiana pine savannah, clay soil, full sun, very
wet. Individuals are 23" to 91/2" tall. Flower spike is 4 2/3".
Three basil leaves 6 1/2" long 1/4" wide and rolled/folded together.
Upper leaf develops from stem 3 1/2" from base. Fatish, fleshy pale
root. Similar to "sylvaticus," with green, but less vein and more
defined green spots.
thank you, Judy Darby
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