Western Rattlesnake Plantain
Goodyera oblongifolia
- Native to:
- Canada, Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © toadwarrior (iNaturalist #50215033)
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:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Amblyptilia pica
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.
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