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hooded coralroot
Scientific Name: Corallorhiza striata var. striata
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Corallorhiza striata: Striped Coralroot and Hooded Coralroot
Corallorhiza striata is a fascinating orchid species known by several common names, including striped coralroot and hooded coralroot. It showcases the diversity of plant life across North America.
Common Names
- Striped Coralroot
- Hooded Coralroot
- Bigelow's Coralroot
- Macrae's Coralroot
- Madder Stripes
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Corallorhiza striata Lindl.
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
- Subspecies: Corallorhiza striata Lindl. var. striata
- Synonyms:
- Corallorhiza bigelovii S. Watson (for Corallorhiza striata var. vreelandii)
Distribution and Habitat
- Widespread across much of North America.
- Found in diverse locations such as Glacier National Park (Montana, USA), Redwood National Park (California, USA), the Cascade Range (Oregon, USA), the Sierra Nevada (California), Yosemite, Minnesota, and the High Sierra forests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial plant.
- Blooms from April to August.
Quirky Facts
- Corallorhiza striata is a parasitic orchid, deriving nutrients from other organisms rather than through photosynthesis.
- Rhizomes are reported as edible, although further research is advised before consumption.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=cost19