Galearis spectabilis (Linnaeus) Rafinesque. Showy Orchis. Phen: Apr-Jun; Jun-Jul. Hab: Rich, deciduous forests, most typically over calcareous or mafic rocks. Dist: NB and QC west to MN, south to GA, n. AL, and AR.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy: = Ar, FNA26, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo1, NE, NY, Pa, Tn, Va, W, Bateman et al (2009), Luer (1975); = Galeorchis spectabilis (L.) Rydb. – S, S13; = Orchis spectabilis L. – C, F, G, RAB, Tat, WV, Correll (1950)

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Heliophily: 3