Family: Orchidaceae
brown wide-lip orchid, large twayblade, lily-leaved twayblade, mauve sleekwort, purple twayblade
Merel R. Black
Kitty Kohout
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Liparis: from liparos for "fat" or "shining," referring to the smooth leaves
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-10" tall forb, with a single stem
Leaves: basal, oval to elliptical, shiny
Flowers: 6-parted, lip 1/3"-1/2" long, pale purple with obvious purple veins, sepals and petals greenish-purple; inflorescence a loose cluster (raceme) of 5-30 stalked flowers; blooms June-July
Habitat: dry; successional woods, pine plantations; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-10" tall forb, with a single stem
Leaves: basal, oval to elliptical, shiny
Flowers: 6-parted, lip 1/3"-1/2" long, pale purple with obvious purple veins, sepals and petals greenish-purple; inflorescence a loose cluster (raceme) of 5-30 stalked flowers; blooms June-July
Habitat: dry; successional woods, pine plantations; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 5, Wetland Indicator = FACU- USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Kitty Kohout
Jason J. Husveth
Jeff Hapeman
Botanical Illustration
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Kitty Kohout
Derek Anderson
Botanical Illustration
