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Hexalectris spicata (Spiked crested coralroot)
McAdoo, David R.

Hexalectris spicata (Walt.) Barnh.

Spiked crested coralroot

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

USDA Symbol: HESP3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , AZ , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NM , OH , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Mr. Smarty Plants says

Endangered/threatened status for Hexalectris spicata in Texas
November 17, 2007
I was wondering about the status of Crested Coralroot Orchid (Hexalectris spicata) in Texas. Over the years I have located several clumps of them growing on a ranch in southern Bell county. The mos...
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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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