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Reveal, James L.

Spiranthes lucida

Spiranthes lucida (H.H. Eaton) Ames

Shining Ladies'-tresses, Shining Lady's Tresses

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Ibidium plantagineum

USDA Symbol: SPLU2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AR , CT , DC , DE , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NS , PE

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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