Goodyera pubescens (Willdenow) R. Brown. Downy Rattlesnake-orchid. Phen: Jun-Aug. Hab: Dry to moist forests and woodlands. Dist: NB west to ON and MN, south to Panhandle FL, MS, and AR.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Other Comments: One of the commonest of orchids in much of its extensive range in eastern North America.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, FNA26, G, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo1, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, Tat, Tn, Va, W, WH3, WV, Correll (1950), Luer (1975); = Peramium pubescens (Willd.) MacMill. – S, S13
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Midwest: FAC
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Heliophily ⓘ: 3
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