Small Whorled Pogonia ⚠️ Threatened
Isotria medeoloides
- Native to:
- Canada, United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © llaurab (iNaturalist #46402889)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Isotria
- Species:
- Isotria medeoloides
- USDA Symbol:
- ISME2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow, white
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification; germination occurs in spring after stratification.
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