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Malaxis brachypoda (White adder's-mouth orchid)
McAdoo, David R.

Malaxis brachypoda (Gray) Fern.

White adder's-mouth orchid

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

USDA Symbol: MABR5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AK , CA , CO , CT , IL , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , PA , TN , VT , WI
Canada: MB , NB , NS , QC
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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