Etymology: Galearis: "helmetlike," referring to the hood over the column
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-8" tall forb with stout stems
Leaves: 2, basal, fleshy, narrowly oval to widely elliptical, clasping
Flowers: 6-parted, 3/4" - 1 1/8" long, petals and sepals pink to light purple, lip white with heavy spur about the same size as the lip; inflorescence a loose, terminal, spike-like cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms May-June
Habitat: moderate moisture; deciduous woods; in rich, sometimes limy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-8" tall forb with stout stems
Leaves: 2, basal, fleshy, narrowly oval to widely elliptical, clasping
Flowers: 6-parted, 3/4" - 1 1/8" long, petals and sepals pink to light purple, lip white with heavy spur about the same size as the lip; inflorescence a loose, terminal, spike-like cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms May-June
Habitat: moderate moisture; deciduous woods; in rich, sometimes limy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key.
Jim Czajkowski
Jeff Hapeman
Jason J. Husveth
Merel R. Black
Botanical Illustration
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Jeff Hapeman
Jeff Hapeman
