Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Corallorhiza maculata is a high elevation ponderosa forest dweller with
no chlorophyll and no recognizable leaves. It relies on a host plant through fungus which
are associated with its coral-like rhizome and root system. The word "maculata" comes from
the Latin word for spotted.
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Corallorhiza maculata, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008
Corallorhiza maculata, photo Russ Kleinman, closup of flower, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008
Corallorhiza maculata, photo Elroy Limmer & Richard Felger, closup of flower, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, June 10, 2009
Corallorhiza maculata, yellow variant, photo Elroy Limmer, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak Road, June 1, 2010
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