Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Corallorhiza striata Lindley
(Striped Coralroot Orchid)


Family: Orchidaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
By var., see Allred

Corallorhiza striata is similar to C. wisteriana and C. maculata. Striped corallroot orchid is easy to tell from the others by the obvious stripes on the labellum rather than dots. The stripes are visible even on the capsules after going to fruit.
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Corallorhiza striata, photo Russ Kleinman, striped capsule, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, July 3, 2007



Corallorhiza striata, flower with striped tepals, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 23, 2015



Corallorhiza striata, flower with striped tepals, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 23, 2015


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