Spiranthes incurva
Sphinx Ladies’ Tresses, Sphinx Ladies' Tresses
Also known as: Ibidium incurvum Jenn. +1 more
- Ibidium incurvum Jenn.
- Spiranthes cernua var. incurva (Jenn.)
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in North America, Spiranthes incurva (commonly known as Sphinx Ladies’ Tresses) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin