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small spreading pogonia
Scientific Name: Cleistes bifaria
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cleistes bifaria: Small Spreading Pogonia
Cleistes bifaria, also known as Small Spreading Pogonia and Rosebud Orchid, is a captivating orchid species found in the southeastern United States.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cleistes bifaria (Fernald) Catling & Gregg
- Synonyms: Cleistes divaricata var. bifaria, Pogonia bifaria, Cleistesiopsis bifaria
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern United States, particularly along the Appalachian Mountains from Virginia south to Georgia.
- Often found in wet flatwoods and pine savannas.
- May also be found at the foot of calcareous hillsides or along seepage zones of small stream bottoms.
Morphological Characteristics
- A terrestrial orchid with a tall, solitary stem.
- Bears a single, vanilla-scented flower that is almost two inches in diameter.
- Features a smaller floral bract that clasps around the base of the flower, resembling a second, smaller leaf blade.
- Plants can range in size from approximately 15 to 64 cm in height when in flower.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed interactions with probable pollinators in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Rabun County, Georgia.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cleistes bifaria.