WESTERN CORALROOT

Class: Corallorhiza maculata subsp. mertensiana, mertensiana

Family: ORCHID FAMILY

Sub Family: Orchidaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Merten's Coralroot

Colour: Reddish to pinkish-purple

Height: 15-46 cm (6-18")

Each Flower: Sepals and petals more or less same colour; hanging, often paler lip, broad, up to 9 mm (3/8") long with short, rounded tooth on either side where it narrows, 2 narrow, oblong, reddish slightly outcurved sepals either side of base; above sepals are 2 similar shaped petals; at top is third more incurved sepal

Leaves: None

Stems: Reddish-purple, naked except for 2 or 3 sheathing bracts

Blooming Period: June - August

Habitat: Mostly in damp humus under coniferous trees, occasionally in more open areas

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