Spiranthes graminea
Canelo Lady's Tresses
Also known as: Gyrostachys graminea (Lindl.) Kuntze +1 more
- Gyrostachys graminea (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Spiranthes graminea var. walteri A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Spiranthes graminea (commonly known as Canelo lady's tresses) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua