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Search Term(s): Isotria medeoloides   (1 record found)

ORCHIDACEAE
Orchid Family
Isotria medeoloides  (small whorled pogonia)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Isotria: from the Greek isos (equal) and tria (three), referring to the 3 sepals being of equal shape; medeoloides: resembling the genus Medeola (Indian cucumber root)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Orchid
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Moist deciduous woodlands
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
Rare
Federal Status
Threatened
Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
10
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
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