Family: Orchidaceae
grass pink, tuberous grass pink
[Calopogon pulchellus Fernald]
Merel R. Black
Robert Bierman
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Calopogon: Greek calos for "beautiful" and pogon for "beard," from the bearded lip
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-2' tall forb with thickened roots
Leaves: solitary, grass-like, covering the stem near the base, 1 or 2 clasping scales on the stem
Flowers: pink to purple, 6-parted, 1 1/2" wide, yellow brushy hairs on the upper petal; inflorescence a loose, short cluster of 3-15 stalked flowers blooming a few at a time; blooms June-July
Habitat: wet; bogs, meadows, ditches; in sandy, acidic soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-2' tall forb with thickened roots
Leaves: solitary, grass-like, covering the stem near the base, 1 or 2 clasping scales on the stem
Flowers: pink to purple, 6-parted, 1 1/2" wide, yellow brushy hairs on the upper petal; inflorescence a loose, short cluster of 3-15 stalked flowers blooming a few at a time; blooms June-July
Habitat: wet; bogs, meadows, ditches; in sandy, acidic soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, 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
Robert Bierman
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Robert Bierman
Jeff Hapeman
Christopher Noll
R.K. Kupfer
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Jeff Hapeman
Matthew L. Wagner
Caroline A. Creevey
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
