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Cressler, Alan

Spiranthes vernalis

Spiranthes vernalis Engelm. & A. Gray

Spring Ladies'-tresses, Spring Lady's Tresses

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Ibidium vernale, Spiranthes sinensis

USDA Symbol: spve

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

From the Image Gallery

14 photo(s) available in the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1033 Collected 2007-06-07 in Harrison County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

1 collection(s) available in the Wildflower Center Seed Bank

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-12-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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