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rosebud orchid
Scientific Name: Cleistes divaricata
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (rosebud orchid, spreading pogonia), MD (spread
Rosebud Orchid (Cleistesiopsis divaricata)
The Rosebud Orchid, scientifically known as Cleistesiopsis divaricata, is also commonly called Spreading Pogonia. It's a beautiful and uncommon orchid species found in the southeastern United States.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant can be found in bogs and pinelands which may be habitats frequented by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cleistesiopsis divaricata
- Common Names: Rosebud Orchid, Spreading Pogonia, Large Rosebud Orchid
- Synonyms: Cleistes divaricata (L.) Ames, Pogonia (sometimes used depending on classification)
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
- The text notes that, until 2009, Cleistes bifaria was known as Small Rosebud Orchid and Cleistes divaricata was known as Large Rosebud Orchid.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Rosebud Orchid is found in central and northern South America.
- It is also found throughout the southeastern United States, ranging from southern New Jersey south to Florida.
- It grows in acid soils of pinelands and bogs.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Rosebud Orchid has 1- to 3-blossomed racemes.
- Flowers are large and showy, typically rose-colored or magenta-pink.
- Some variations may have a funnel-shaped lip.
- Described as a small orchid with single light pink tube shaped flower.