Green-leaved Rattlesnake Plantain
(Goodyera oblongifolia)

Green-leaved Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia) Other common names: Giant Rattlesnake Plantain, Menzie's Rattlesnake Plantain

Other scientific names: Epipactis decipiens, Goodyera menziesii, Spiranthes decipiens

French names: Goodyérie à feuilles oblongues

Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae)

Group: Orchids, Rattlesnake Plantains

Distinctive features: Basal rosette of small green leaves with stripe. Deep woods.

Similar species:
  •   Dwarf Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera repens)


Flowers: Summer;  Green/Brown;  Irregular Flowers

Leaves: Only leaves are in a bassal rosette. Green leaves, each with a whitish stripe down the middle. Smooth.

Height: 20-40 cm (8-16 in)

Habitat: Deep woods. Shade.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 24    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 18    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 93   

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Uncommon

Photographs: 308 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

  

The rosette of leaves. These are the only leaves this plant has. The leaves are smooth, green, with a whitish stripe along the middle.

Closeup of the leaves.

Flowers all done blooming. This photo was taken the 3rd week of August on the Bruce Peninsula.

Spent flowers up close. This orchid grows in the deep woods.
  

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