NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Corallorhiza maculata
Spotted Coral Root
Scientific Name: |
Corallorhiza maculata |
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Genus: |
Corallorhiza |
Species Epithet: |
maculata |
Common Name: |
Spotted Coral Root |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Red, Purple |
Light: |
Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
July, August |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
Moist forests, northern hardwood forests. |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Form: |
No Apparent Leaves |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
No known wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S1: Critically imperiled (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure, G_T_: Subspecies or Variety Rank (add status to NOTES section) (*Key) |
State Status: |
SR-P: Significantly Rare: Peripheral (*Key) |
Notes: |
Listed Global as T5. Corallorhiza maculata var. maculata |
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Blooms
© David R. McAdoo |
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Closeup of Blooms
© David R. McAdoo |
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