Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Isotria verticillata

Family:
Whorled Pogonia

Family:
Orchidaceae

Description:
Whorled Pogonia (also known as Green Adderling or Purple Five-leaved Orchid) is a native woodland orchid to areas east of the Rocky Mountains. It also has a very rare cousin, Isotria medeoloides.

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