Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera oblongifolia

Native to:
Canada, Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Goodyera
Species:
Goodyera oblongifolia
USDA Symbol:
GOOB2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
45 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Reported Fauna Sightings

Moths:Amblyptilia pica

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; not typically grown from seed in cultivation.

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: Claude AI