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Cressler, Alan

Spiranthes odorata

Spiranthes odorata (Nutt.) Lindl.

Marsh Ladies'-tresses, Fragrant Ladies'-tresses, Marsh Lady's Tresses

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Spiranthes cernua var. odorata

USDA Symbol: spod

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

In southern marshes and swamps, Spiranthes odorata grows to 2-3 feet tall (60-90 cm) and has spirally arranged inflorescences of fragrant flowers.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , KY , LA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , OK , RI , SC , TN , VA

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Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. 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:

Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Patsy Glenn Refuge, c/o Wimberley Birding Society - Wimberley, TX
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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

Metadata

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

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