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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