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Question: I see that the GoBotany range map has Spiranthes lacera in every Maine county, yet the MNAP rare plant sheets …

• Question

  I see that the GoBotany range map has Spiranthes lacera in every Maine county, yet the MNAP rare plant sheets list S. lacera var gracilis as being possibly extirpated in ME. Is S. lacera var lacera currently extant in all or most Maine counties?

  Answer

  Dear Rick, Good morning. Yes, Spiranthes lacera var. lacera is far more common and is widespread in the state. I don't know if it is extant in every county, but the fact it has been collected from every county isn't a surprise. The interesting facet of this topic is that Spiranthes lacera var. gracilis has been collected quite a few times and over a lot of the state. It is surprising it has not been seen in recent years. I hope this is helpful.