Corallorhiza mertensiana Bong., Veg. Ins. Sitcha 165 1833. (Syn: Corallorhiza maculata subsp. mertensiana (Bong.) Calder & R.L.Taylor; Corallorhiza mertensiana f. albolabia P.M.Br.; Corallorhiza mertensiana f. pallida P.M.Br.; Corallorhiza purpurea L.O.Williams; Corallorhiza vancouveriana Finet; Neottia mertensiana (Bong.) Kuntze) ? AnOrchid: Terrestrial from Yellowstone National Park USA: Observed this Terrestrial Orchid at Yellowstone National Park USA Height about 20cm I think this is Merten's coralroot. Corallorhiza mertensiana Please opine. I have no idea but I hope its Corallorhiza mertensiana Commonly found in deep coniferous forests and and subalpine forest. They have no roots but branched rhizomes that resemble coral. Orchidaceae fortnight ::Yellowstone National Park.USA :: SMP 21 : 2 images. 5 posts by 5 authors. Observed this Terrestrial Orchid at Yellowstone National Park USA Height about 20cm I think this is Merten's coralroot. Corallorhiza mertensiana. Please opine. Wonderful Corallorhiza. Thanks for sharing. References: |
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