NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Goodyera pubescens
Downy Rattlesnake-orchid, Downy Rattlesnake-plantain
Scientific Name: |
Goodyera pubescens |
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Genus: |
Goodyera |
Species Epithet: |
pubescens |
Common Name: |
Downy Rattlesnake-orchid, Downy Rattlesnake-plantain |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Dry to moist forests and woodlands (Weakley 2015). Common throughout NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
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© David R. McAdoo |
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© David R. McAdoo |
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Martha Baskin |
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Martha Baskin |
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David McAdoo - Tom Harville |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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