Isotria verticillata
Large Whorled Pogonia, Large Whorled Pogonia Orchid
Other regional names: Purple Five Leaved Orchid
- Purple Five Leaved Orchid
Also known as: Arethusa verticillata Muhl. ex Willd. +3 more
- Arethusa verticillata Muhl. ex Willd.
- Odonectis verticillata (Muhl. ex Willd.) Raf.
- Pogonia verticillata (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nutt.
- Pogonia verticillata var. medeoloides Eaton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Isotria verticillata (commonly known as Large Whorled Pogonia or Large Whorled Pogonia Orchid) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia