Goodyera pubescens

A forest orchid, usually upland, and growing where competition is minimal. There are other Goodyera species in our area. Downy rattlesnake plaintain is hairy throughout and the flowers don't have an obvious spiraling along the spike.

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Rattlesnake Plantain
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
exploitably vulnerable - protected
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
"green" in winter

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