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Spiranthes spiralis
autumn lady's tresses
Other common names
lady's tressesslender ladies
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Botanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Genus
Spiranthes
- Genus description
Spiranthes are small terrestrial or epiphytic orchids with tuberous roots and basal rosettes of papery or fleshy rounded leaves. Spiral racemes with tiny white flowers are borne along upright stems
- Name status
Correct
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