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confusing lady's tresses
Scientific Name: Deiregyne confusa
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Confusing Lady's Tresses (Deiregyne confusa)
The Confusing Lady's Tresses is a perennial forb/herb known for its spiraling flowers along the stem, a characteristic it shares with other Lady's Tresses species. As its name suggests, it is often confused with other plants.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant, and is typically low to the ground.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Deiregyne confusa Garay
- Common Name: Confusing Lady's Tresses
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Sotoa confusa (Garay) Salazar
- Spiranthes amesiana Schltr. (not accepted)
- Alternative Names (not accepted): Ames' Lady's Tresses, Confused Ladies'-tresses, Confused Ladiestresses
Distribution and Habitat
- Widespread in eastern Mexico.
- Rediscovered in Texas after 75 years of not being seen.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial forb/herb (non-woody plant).
- Flowers spiral up the stem.
Quirky Facts
- The common name "Confusing Lady's Tresses" reflects the difficulty in distinguishing it from other similar plants, especially within the Spiranthes genus.
- The Spanish translation for "Confusing Lady's Tresses" is "Confuso seora de cabellera."
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Garden Guides provides information on gardening with Confusing Lady's Tresses.
- Pronouncekiwi offers an audio pronunciation of "Confusing Lady's Tresses."