Spiranthes cernua (L.) Richard

Descriptor
Value
Basis of Record
Preserved Specimen
UNB Accession No.
47300
Collector
Other Catalogue No.
9117
Reproductive Condition
Specimen has Flowers or Flower Buds
Previous Identifications
Spiranthes cernua (L.) Richard
Collection Date
Event Date
Y: 1988 M: 10 D: 9
Habitat
In wet, sandy alder thickets
Event Remarks
Perhaps overlooked. Viscidium ca 1.1 mm, calli 5-8 mm.
Country
Canada
State/Province/Territory
New Brunswick
Locality
On both sides of Back Rd. in gravel pits near dump N of Grand Harbour, Grand Manan Is.
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Spiranthes
Specific Epithet
cernua
Scientific Name Authorship
(L.) Richard
English Common Names
  • Nodding ladies'-tresses
  • screw-auger
French Common Name
Spiranthe penchée
Taxon Remarks
Native
Rarity Rank
S2