Panther ladies' tresses
Spiranthes triloba (Small) K.Schum.
Spiranthes triloba, known as Panther ladies' tresses, is a species in the Orchidaceae family. It was first described in 1898 by K.Schum., with the original authorship attributed to Small. This orchid is native to Florida.
Description
Spiranthes triloba is a member of the Orchidaceae, a large and diverse family of flowering plants. It is one of several species within the genus Spiranthes, which is characterized by its spiral arrangement of flowers. The species is commonly referred to as Panther ladies' tresses in English. It is native to the state of Florida, where it grows in suitable habitats. The name was published in 1898 by Karl Schumann, with the original description attributed to Small.
Other common names
Panther ladies' tresses
Distribution
Florida
Synonyms
Spiranthes itchetuckneensisGyrostachys trilobaTriorchis trilobus
