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DiQuilio, Carol

Dichromanthus cinnabarinus

Dichromanthus cinnabarinus (Llave & Lex.) Garay

Scarlet Ladies'-tresses

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Spiranthes cinnabarina

USDA Symbol: DICI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tuberous
Inflorescence: Spike
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 3 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Petals yellow or orange with red tinges.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Brewster County and Jeff Davis County in Texas, south through Mexico to Guatemala.
Native Habitat: Rocky or grassy slopes.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Dichromanthus cinnabarinus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Dichromanthus cinnabarinus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dichromanthus cinnabarinus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2017-08-31
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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