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Cressler, Alan

Listera smallii

Listera smallii Wiegand

Kidneyleaf Twayblade, Appalachian Twayblade

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Neottia smallii, Ophrys smallii

USDA Symbol: LISM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Green , Purple , Brown
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: GA , KY , MD , NC , NJ , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:					FACW				FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-12-05
Research By: TWC Staff

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