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Cressler, Alan

Malaxis unifolia

Malaxis unifolia Michx.

Green Adder's-mouth Orchid

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Microstylis unifolia

USDA Symbol: maun

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

Unifolia is Latin for one leaf, referring to the single leaf of this species.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Height 4-10 inches.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flowering Spring to Fall (South to North).

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS , PE

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-05-28
Research By: TWC Staff

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