Species

Spiranthes porrifolia (Western ladies’ tresses)

Spiranthes porrifolia. Photo: (c) Mike Splain, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND)

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Spiranthes porrifolia is a species of orchid known by the common names creamy lady’s tresses and western ladies’ tresses. It is native to the western United States from Washington and Idaho to southern California. It can be found in moist and wet habitat, such as mountain meadows, freshwater swamps, and riverbanks. It is a perennial herb growing from a tuberous root system, reaching a maximum height around 60 centimeters. The leaves are mainly located around the…

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