Nodding Ladies' Tresses Spiranthes cernua

Other common names: Drooping Ladies' Tresses Other scientific names: Gyrostachys cernua, Ibidium cernuum, Ophrys cernua French names: Spiranthe penchée Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids, Ladies' Tresses Similar species:   •   Ladies' Tresses - Ladies' Tresses are notoriously difficult to tell apart. Flowers: Summer, Autumn;  White;  Irregular flowers;  First two weeks of September. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 26    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 18    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 101    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: cernua: nodding Photographs: 446 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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