Question: Hi! I believe this is a Spiranthes, but what kind? Photographed 9/30/19 in Grafton County, NH, on a human-constructed berm …
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Hi! I believe this is a Spiranthes, but what kind? Photographed 9/30/19 in Grafton County, NH, on a human-constructed berm (mowed once a year). It has thin, grass-like leaves at the base of the plant with a couple of similar, but shorter leaves on the stem. Any help in terms of a more precise ID would be appreciated!
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Dear kasmus.nh, good afternoon. The yellow under surface of the labellum and large separation of the lateral petals and sepals suggests this is Spiranthes ochroleuca (yellow ladies'-tresses). Best wishes.
