Family: Orchidaceae
early coralroot, northern coralroot, yellow coralroot
Derek Anderson
Jeff Hapeman
Etymology: Corallorhiza: from the Greek korallion, "coral," and rhiza, "root," for the coral-shaped roots
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall forb, no chlorophyll, yellowish to greenish
Flowers: yellowish to greenish, 6-parted, 3/8" wide, lip with small side lobes below the middle, white and sometimes with purple spots; inflorescence a 3/4"- 3" terminal, spike-like cluster (raceme) with 5-15 stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Habitat: moist to wet; woods
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall forb, no chlorophyll, yellowish to greenish
Flowers: yellowish to greenish, 6-parted, 3/8" wide, lip with small side lobes below the middle, white and sometimes with purple spots; inflorescence a 3/4"- 3" terminal, spike-like cluster (raceme) with 5-15 stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Habitat: moist to wet; woods
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FACW- USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Jeff Hapeman
Aaron Carlson
R.K. Kupfer
Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Matthew L. Wagner
R.K. Kupfer
R.K. Kupfer
Jeff Hapeman
Aaron Carlson
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Aaron Carlson
Derek Anderson
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Kurt Stüber
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Aaron_Carlson
