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Spiranthes vernalis is a plant of the family Orchidaceae and the genus Spiranthes
Distribution[]
Plant is found in growing in dry to moist meadows, dune hollows, prairies, and fields in the United States, South to Mexico and Guatemala at elevations of 0 to 1000 meters
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring and fall
Culture[]
Grow in moderate lighting. Plant grows in cool to cold temperatures and should be water regularly during growing season and reduced during flowering. Reduce watering during dormancy period in the winter and mist occasionally. Pot with 70% fine to medium grade perlite or clay and 30% soil, pea
Naming[]
Common name: The Spring-Blooming Spiranthes
Synonyms[]
- Gyrostachys vernalis (Engelm. & A.Gray) Kuntze 1891
- Ibidium vernalis (Engelm. & A. Gray) House 1905
- Triorchis vernalis (Engelm. & A.Gray) House 1920