Arethusa bulbosa
Arethusa, Dragon's Mouth
Other regional names: Swamp Pink +1 more
- Swamp Pink
- Wild Pink
Also known as: Arethusa bulbosa f. albiflora E.L.Rand & Redfield +2 more
- Arethusa bulbosa f. albiflora E.L.Rand & Redfield
- Arethusa bulbosa f. bulbosa
- Arethusa bulbosa f. subcaerulea E.L.Rand & Redfield
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in North America, Arethusa bulbosa (commonly known as Arethusa or Dragon's Mouth) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin