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Species Details
Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
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LeavesSemi-transparent sheaths (Johnson et al., 1995). Bract-like (E-Flora BC).
FlowersUnbranched elongated inflorescence; flowers mature bottom upwards (raceme); raceme 5-20 cm long; 10-40 flowers; sepals and petals 6-9 mm long; lance-shaped; white; purple or red spots; white lip 6-8 mm long with purple spots; lip 2 lateral lobes and 2 ridges; yellow spur (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and SeedsCapsules; oval; 2 cm long; drooping; bear many seeds (Johnson et al., 1995).
Scientific Name
Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
Common Name
spotted coralroot
General Description
A perennial saprophyte that grows from coral-like rhizomes to a height of 20-50 cm tall; bears purple, red or light yellow flowers (Johnson et al., 1995).
Leaves
Semi-transparent sheaths (Johnson et al., 1995). Bract-like (E-Flora BC).
Flowers
Unbranched elongated inflorescence; flowers mature bottom upwards (raceme); raceme 5-20 cm long; 10-40 flowers; sepals and petals 6-9 mm long; lance-shaped; white; purple or red spots; white lip 6-8 mm long with purple…
Unbranched elongated inflorescence; flowers mature bottom upwards (raceme); raceme 5-20 cm long; 10-40 flowers; sepals and petals 6-9 mm long; lance-shaped; white; purple or red spots; white lip 6-8 mm long with purple spots; lip 2 lateral lobes and 2 ridges; yellow spur (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and Seeds
Capsules; oval; 2 cm long; drooping; bear many seeds (Johnson et al., 1995).
Phenology
May to August (JSTOR).
Notes
2n=42 (Moss, 1983). There is no chlorophyll in this species so it is not green; nutrients are obtained from dead organic matter through a relationship with fungi that grow in coniferous stands (Johnson et al., 1995).…
2n=42 (Moss, 1983). There is no chlorophyll in this species so it is not green; nutrients are obtained from dead organic matter through a relationship with fungi that grow in coniferous stands (Johnson et al., 1995). No roots, rhizomes instead that give a coral-like appearance (Johnson et al., 1995). SW Native people used the stems for a blood tonic to treat pneumonia; roots were used in a tea to increase sweating and expel intestinal worms (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: southern border, SW in mountain range and central (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, SK, ON, QC, NL, PE, NS, NB); USA (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY,…
Alberta: southern border, SW in mountain range and central (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, SK, ON, QC, NL, PE, NS, NB); USA (AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-3112/12-14518. Accessed 07 Jul. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 60 specimens of this Species.
32113 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Red Rock Canyon
Date Collected1966-07-08
46423 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Nicholls Creek
Date Collected1945-07-12
5242 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills
Date Collected1945-07-12
5233 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Elkwater
Date Collected1935-07-11
41995 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cold Lake
Date Collected1971-06-07
5235 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac La Biche
Date Collected1953-06-24
88797 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Experimental Lakes Area, Lake 224
Date Collected1982-07-11
36726 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Prospect Lake
Date Collected1921-05-20
36723 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Gray Creek
72998 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Lac du Bonnet
Date Collected1959-07-10
59467 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Pinawa
Date Collected1968-07-25
5239 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Whiteshell Forest Reserve
Date Collected1951-06-27
26703 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Algonquin Provincial Park
Date Collected1949-07-10
5238 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Lake Temagami, Bear Island
Date Collected1925-07-14
39467 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Pinawa
Date Collected1968-07-25
36727 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, St. Catharines
Date Collected1897-07-17
27496 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Otter Bay
Date Collected1961-06-02
54678 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Date Collected1971-09-27
36405 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Wallwort
Date Collected1939-06-23
5237 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Quebec, Grosse Ile (undet.)
Date Collected1944-07-09
36725 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Arizona, Grand Canyon
Date Collected1935-07-06