NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Spiranthes vernalis
Twisted Ladies'-tresses, Spring Ladies'-tresses, Ladies' Tresses
Scientific Name: |
Spiranthes vernalis |
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Genus: |
Spiranthes |
Species Epithet: |
vernalis |
Common Name: |
Twisted Ladies'-tresses, Spring Ladies'-tresses, Ladies' Tresses |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist, Wet |
Bloom Time: |
March, April, May, June, July |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Savannas, bogs, marshes, fairly dry fields. Rare in NC Mountains, uncommon in Piedmont, common in 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: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Per North American Orchid Conservation Center "This orchid is pollinated by bees in search of nectar, including Apis mellifera, Bombus impatiens and Bombus pensylvanicus. The labellum occasionally has two orange or brown spots near the center. It can be distinguished from other Spiranthes species by the pointed tips of the hairs on its inflorescence, as opposed to rounded tips seen in other species such as S. laciniata.." |
© David R. McAdoo |
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© David R. McAdoo |
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Links: |
North American Orchid Conservation Center |
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