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roundleaf orchid

Scientific Name: Amerorchis rotundifolia

Family: Orchidaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: ME (small round-leaved orchis), MI (round-leaved o

       

Roundleaf Orchis (Galearis rotundifolia)

Galearis rotundifolia, a member of the Orchidaceae family, is commonly known as roundleaf orchis or small round-leaved orchid. It's a delicate wildflower often found in specific habitats.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the plant is found in home and garden, so you may want to take caution if your pet likes to chew on house plants.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the plant is found in home and garden, so you may want to take caution if your child likes to touch or put plants in their mouth.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Galearis rotundifolia
  • Common Names: Roundleaf Orchis, Small Round-leaved Orchid, Roundleaf Orchid
  • Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Order: Asparagales
  • Synonyms:
    • Amerorchis rotundifolia
    • Orchis rotundifolia
    • Platanthera rotundifolia
    • Lysias orbiculata
    • Orchis orbiculata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Newfoundland.
  • Canmore, Alberta
  • Yoho National Park around Emerald Lake
  • Baltimore Co., Maryland
  • Grows in tundra environments.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Round Leaf Orchid (Platanthera orbiculata) has two waxy green leaves the size of small plates laying flat on the ground at the base of a very long stem.
  • Described as a striking perennial.

Quirky Facts

  • The Round-Leaf Orchid is associated with supporting individuals to live more deeply in their hearts and maintain that position in times of confusion and chaos, promoting equanimity.