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Hypopitys
See list of 2 species in this genusStem color, a critical character for identification, is lost in drying. Therefore, it is very important to note on herbarium labels (less than 1% of collections in regional herbaria note stem color in life).
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1a. Stems pink to red in life; plants flowering during the latter half of August and during September; stigma usually densely retrorsely pubescent
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1b. Stems light brown to yellow in life; plants flowering during June, July, and the early half of August; stigma usually sparsely pubescent
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