NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Spiranthes odorata
Fragrant Ladies'-tresses, Marsh Ladies'-tresses, Ladies' Tresses
Scientific Name: |
Spiranthes odorata |
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Genus: |
Spiranthes |
Species Epithet: |
odorata |
Common Name: |
Fragrant Ladies'-tresses, Marsh Ladies'-tresses, Ladies' Tresses |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft., 3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist, Wet |
Bloom Time: |
September, October, November |
Growing Area: |
Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Swamps and marshes. Uncommon in NC Coastal Plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S2: Imperiled (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Per the North American Orchid Conservation Center "This orchid is capable of agamospermy but documented pollinators include Bombus pensylvanicus, Bombus fervidus, Bombus impatiens and Bombus nevadensis." |
© David R. McAdoo |
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© David R. McAdoo |
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Links: |
North American Orchid Conservation Center |
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