Family: Orchidaceae
Adam-and-Eve, putty-root
Jeff Hapeman
R.K. Kupfer
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Aplectrum: Greek a for privative and plectron for "a spur;" meaning "lack of spur"
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-2' tall forb; usually with 2 connecting bulbs, the derivation of the common name "Adam-and-Eve"
Leaves: basal, erect, elliptical, 6" long by 1 1/2" wide, the base covering the stem, gray-green with whitish veins, withered-looking, appear in the autumn and grow throughout the winter then die when flowering in the spring
Flowers: purplish, 6-parted, 1/2"-3/4" long; lip white with purple markings; inflorescence 7-15 stalked flowers in a loose, terminal, spike-like cluster (raceme); blooms May-June
Habitat: moderate moisture; deciduous woods; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-2' tall forb; usually with 2 connecting bulbs, the derivation of the common name "Adam-and-Eve"
Leaves: basal, erect, elliptical, 6" long by 1 1/2" wide, the base covering the stem, gray-green with whitish veins, withered-looking, appear in the autumn and grow throughout the winter then die when flowering in the spring
Flowers: purplish, 6-parted, 1/2"-3/4" long; lip white with purple markings; inflorescence 7-15 stalked flowers in a loose, terminal, spike-like cluster (raceme); blooms May-June
Habitat: moderate moisture; deciduous woods; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = FAC- WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
R.K. Kupfer
Christopher Noll
R.K. Kupfer
Botanical Illustration
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Arthur Meeks
Christopher Noll
Marion Sheehan
R.K. Kupfer
Jeff Hapeman
Jeff Hapeman
Hugh H. Iltis
Aaron Carlson
Derek Anderson
Aaron Carlson
