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ORCHIDACEAE
Orchid Family
Tipularia discolor  (cranefly orchid)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Tipularia: named for a large genus of flies, Tipula, that includes the crane fly, hence the common name of the plant; discolor: two-colored, of varying colors
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Orchid
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

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

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
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 Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
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