Ladies’ Tresses Orchid – 9/22/13

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 9/22/13

Observation Time: 2:10 p.m.

Observation Location: King Phillip’s Rock area

Common Name: Ladies’ Tresses Orchid

Scientific Name: Spiranthes cernua

Comments: These wild white orchids grow on a spiral stalk (hence the name Spiranthes).

More Information: Go Orchids or Nature Northeast