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Niklas’ ladies’ tresses

Spiranthes niklasii M.C.Pace
Niklas’ ladies’ tresses
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Spiranthes niklasii is a terrestrial orchid species in the Orchidaceae family. It is nearly endemic to the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas and Oklahoma, with only a few additional known populations. The species was first described in 2017 by M.C. Pace.

Description

Spiranthes niklasii, known as Niklas’ ladies’ tresses, is a member of the Orchidaceae family. It is primarily found in the Ouachita Mountains region of Arkansas and Oklahoma, with only a limited number of other populations recorded. The species was formally published in 2017 by M.C. Pace. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in specific habitats within its native range.

Other common names

Niklas’ ladies’ tresses

Distribution

Arkansas · Oklahoma

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