Spiranthes lucida

The bright yellow spot on the labellum and the wide, shiny leaves are distinctive.

Native Plant of the Month

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
shining ladies' tresses
wide-leaved ladies' tresses
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
Scarce in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun

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