Spiranthes ovalis
Lesser Ladies' Tresses, October Ladies' Tresses
Other regional names: October Lady's Tresses +1 more
- October Lady's Tresses
- Oval Ladies' Tresses
Also known as: Gyrostachys ovalis (Lindl.) Kuntze +5 more
- Gyrostachys ovalis (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Gyrostachys parviflora Small
- Ibidium ovale (Lindl.) House
- Ibidium ovalis (Lindl.) House
- Triorchis ovalis (Lindl.) Nieuwl.
- Triorchos ovalis (Lindl.) House
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Spiranthes ovalis (commonly known as Lesser Ladies'-Tresses or October ladies'-tresses) is an orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
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, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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