Large Coralroot
Corallorhiza maculata Raf.
Corallorhiza maculata, known as Large Coralroot, is a species in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to North America and has a wide distribution across the United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico and Guatemala. The species includes three varieties: C. maculata var. occidentalis, C. maculata var. maculata, and C. maculata var. mexicana. It is commonly found in montane woodlands.
Description
Corallorhiza maculata is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is known by the common name Large Coralroot. It is native to North America and is found in regions such as Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, and others. The species is divided into three varieties: C. maculata var. occidentalis, C. maculata var. maculata, and C. maculata var. mexicana. It is widespread in montane woodlands across its range, which includes parts of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala. The species was first described in 1817 by Raf.
Other common names
Large CoralrootSpotted CoralrootSummer Coralroot
Distribution
North America · Vermont-US · Alaska · Alberta · Arizona · British Columbia · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Guatemala · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kentucky · Maine · Manitoba · Maryland · Massachusetts · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest · Michigan · Minnesota · Montana · Nebraska
Synonyms
Cladorhiza maculata
