Hexalectris spicata (Walter) Barnh.
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- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Botanical Name
- Hexalectris spicata (Walter) Barnh.
- Common Name
- Crested Coralroot
- Synonym(s)
- Flora of Virginia Name/Status
- Hexalectris spicata (Walter) Barnh.
- Comments
- This orchid lacks chlorophyll, as does Corallorhiza, but has prominent purplish striations on sepals and petals.
- Habitat
- Rich mesic forests, dry rocky woodlands over basic and calcareous rocks, and Coastal Plain shell-marl slopes. Infrequent throughout.
- Native Status
- Native
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