Family: Orchidaceae
October lady's-tresses, oval lady's-tresses
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Etymology: Spiranthes: from the Greek speira, "spiral," and anthos, "flower," referring to the coiled or spiral character of the inflorescence, and hence the common nameladies tresses"
Plants: erect, perennial, 6"-12" forb; stems with 3-4 scale-like leaves
Leaves: basal leaves long and narrow, persistent when blooming
Flowers: white to cream, 6-parted, less than 1/4" long with white to creamy lip; inflorescence 3/4"-2 1/3" tall, dense, spike-like spiral (raceme) of 3-4 stalks; blooms mid Sept.- mid Oct., later than most other Spiranthes
Habitat: dry; open woods, pastures
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: erect, perennial, 6"-12" forb; stems with 3-4 scale-like leaves
Leaves: basal leaves long and narrow, persistent when blooming
Flowers: white to cream, 6-parted, less than 1/4" long with white to creamy lip; inflorescence 3/4"-2 1/3" tall, dense, spike-like spiral (raceme) of 3-4 stalks; blooms mid Sept.- mid Oct., later than most other Spiranthes
Habitat: dry; open woods, pastures
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = FAC WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel Black
Merel Black
Merel R. Black
from USDA Plants website
Merel Black
Merel Black
Merel Black
Merel Black
from USDA Plants website
Merel Black
Merel Black
Merel Black
Merel Black
