Question: Hello-- I photographed this plant while visiting my parents' property 2 weeks ago (4/24/2016) in North Pomfret, VT. My mother …
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Hello-- I photographed this plant while visiting my parents' property 2 weeks ago (4/24/2016) in North Pomfret, VT. My mother has been obsessed with its identity for a couple years and it's a staple visit on every family walk. I had my phone with me on the walk so I thought I'd try to get it identified for her. Here's a google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/3g2Eth4KRHA2 I thought I'd taken more than the one photo Thanks so much for any info! Rawley Massoth Portland, ME
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Dear lungford, your plant is Goodyera pubescens (downy rattlesnake-plantain), a native member of the orchid family that is found in forests and woodlands. Later in the season it will send up a stalk bearing a raceme of small white flowers. Best wishes.
