Canelo Hills ladie's-tresses
Spiranthes delitescens Sheviak
Spiranthes delitescens is an orchid species in the Orchidaceae family, found only in Arizona, United States. It is known by the common names reclusive lady's tresses, Canelo Hills lady's tresses, and Madrean lady's tresses. The species is federally listed as endangered due to habitat loss and degradation.
Description
Spiranthes delitescens, described by Sheviak in 1990, is a rare orchid species native to Arizona. It is known from only four occurrences, all within the state. The plant is part of the Orchidaceae family and is commonly referred to as Canelo Hills lady's tresses. Due to the limited number of known populations and threats to its habitat, the species is classified as federally endangered in the United States.
Other common names
Canelo Hills Ladies’-TressesMadrean Ladies'-TressesCanelo Hills ladie's-tressesReclusive lady's tresses
Distribution
Global · Arizona
