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longbract frog orchid
Scientific Name: Dactylorhiza viridis
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Longbract Frog Orchid (Coeloglossum viride)
The plant commonly known as the Longbract Frog Orchid is scientifically classified as Coeloglossum viride. It is also frequently referred to as Long-bracted Green Orchid and Frog Orchid.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant can be small, only growing between 4 and 20 cm tall.
- The Longbract Frog Orchid has a flowering spike.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Coeloglossum
- Species: viride
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
- Synonyms:
- Coeloglossum bracteatum (Muhl. ex Willd.) Parl.
- Coeloglossum viride
- Coeloglossum viride ssp. bracteatum
- Dactylorhiza viride
- Dactylorhiza viridis (L.) R.M. Bateman, A.M. Pridgeon & M.W. Chase
- Habenaria viridis (L.) R. Br.
- Orchis bracteata
- Orchis virescens
- Satyrium viride L.
Distribution and Habitat
The Longbract Frog Orchid is native to North America.
Morphological Characteristics
- This orchid is relatively short, typically growing between 5 to 15 cm tall, but can reach up to a foot in some instances.
- It features between 3 and 5 strap-shaped basal leaves.
- The plant produces a compact flowering spike.
- The Longbract Frog Orchid features a spike-like raceme of 2/3-inch irregular green to purplish flowers with a long lower lip.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- This orchid has been observed with a beetle pollinator.
Quirky Facts
- Frog orchids are masters of camouflage and can easily be overlooked.
Further Information
- USDA Plants database (Species Code: DAVI6)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- ARKive
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center