Family: Orchidaceae
adder's-mouth, rose pogonia, snakemouth orchid
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Aaron Carlson
Etymology: Pogonia: from Pogonias for "bearded," referring to lip of original species
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-12" tall forb
Leaves: one near the middle and often a long-stalked one near the base
Flowers: pink to rose, 6-parted, 1"- 1 3/4" wide; lip with fringed edges but not lobed, its surface with yellow hairs and often with red veins; inflorescence usually 1 (rarely 2) short-stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Habitat: sun; wet; bogs, shores, meadows, fens
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-12" tall forb
Leaves: one near the middle and often a long-stalked one near the base
Flowers: pink to rose, 6-parted, 1"- 1 3/4" wide; lip with fringed edges but not lobed, its surface with yellow hairs and often with red veins; inflorescence usually 1 (rarely 2) short-stalked flowers; blooms May-July
Habitat: sun; wet; bogs, shores, meadows, fens
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions
Aaron Carlson
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Matthew L. Wagner
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
Aaron Carlson
Matthew L. Wagner
Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson
Merel R. Black
Hugh H. Iltis
Matthew L. Wagner
Jeff Hapeman
Aaron Carlson
Kenneth I. Lange
Kitty Kohout
Joshua A. Horky
Botanical Illustration
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