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Northern Slender Ladies' Tresses
Spiranthes lacera

Northern Slender Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes lacera) Other scientific names: Neottia lacera

French names: Spiranthe découpée

Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae)

Group: Orchids, Ladies' Tresses

Flowers: White

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: lacera: torn


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Northern Slender Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes lacera) flowers
Photograph by Ryan LeBlanc

Northern Slender Ladies' Tresses flowers, side view.

Northern Slender Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes lacera) flowers
Photograph by Ryan LeBlanc

The flowers are arranged spirally around the upper stem.