hooded coralroot
Corallorhiza striata Lindl.
Corallorhiza striata is a species in the Orchidaceae family, commonly known as hooded coralroot. It is found in North America, including regions such as Vermont, Alberta, Arizona, and parts of Mexico. The plant thrives in dry, forested areas with decaying plant matter and relies on fungi for nutrients through mycoheterotrophy. It was first described in 1840 by Lindl.
Description
Corallorhiza striata is a mycoheterotrophic orchid species native to southern Canada, the northern and western United States, and parts of Mexico. It is commonly known as hooded coralroot and is found in pine and mixed coniferous forests. The plant grows in dry, ground-level habitats composed of decaying plant material and derives its nutrients from fungi. This species is distributed across regions such as Vermont, Alberta, Arizona, and several Mexican states. It was first published in 1840 by Lindl.
Other common names
hooded coralrootStriped Coralroot
Distribution
North America · Vermont-US · Alberta · Arizona · British Columbia · California · Colorado · Idaho · Manitoba · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest · Michigan · Minnesota · Montana · Nevada · New Brunswick · New Mexico · New York · Newfoundland · North Dakota · Ontario · Oregon · Québec · Saskatchewan · South Dakota · Texas · Utah · Washington
Synonyms
Neottia striataCorallorhiza striata f. striata
