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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: Thank you for your response of Spiranthes ochroleuca! I agree that is the closet match, but none of the photos …

  • Question

    Thank you for your response of Spiranthes ochroleuca! I agree that is the closet match, but none of the photos I have found show the spike-like appendages on the sides of each flower. (Sorry I don't know the correct term.) Perhaps that sort of variation is to be expected? This new photo (taken 10/2) shows the "spikes" more clearly. Again, I would appreciate your thoughts.

    Answer

    Dear kasmus.nh, that is a great photograph. It still looks like a good match for Spiranthes ochroleuca. I'm not sure what you are referring to, but this does look typical for the species. Best wishes.