Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Epipactis gigantea Douglas ex Hooker
(Giant Helleborine)
Family: Orchidaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Epipactis gigantea is a tall orchid from rhizomes. The flowers are rose with pronounced
darker veins. Epipactis gigantea is found in large stands in mud on rock above streams. The
leaves are narrowly lanceolate and strongly veined.
Epipactis gigantea, photo Russ Kleinman & Allan Campbell, Little Creek, June 11, 2008
Epipactis gigantea, flower & leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Allan Campbell, Little Creek, June 11, 2008
Epipactis gigantea, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Allan Campbell, Little Creek, June 11, 2008
Epipactis gigantea, growth habit/side view, photo Russ Kleinman & Allan Campbell, Little Creek, June 11, 2008
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