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Species Details
Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
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.
36724 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park, Jenny Lake
Date Collected1938-06-26
38336 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Washington, Chelan County, Stehekin River
Date Collected1969-06-19
23381 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cold Lake, French Bay
Date Collected1967-06-20
111710 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Ontario, Fenwick
Date Collected1896-08-29
113387 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Natural Area
Date Collected1988-06-19
116016 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Doris Island
Date Collected2006-07-16
117026 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Cypress Hills
Date Collected1969-06-29
120093 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2008-07-17
122536 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Lakes
Date Collected1943-07-04
121579 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Tucker Lake
Date Collected2008-06-28
124504 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Crane Lake
Date Collected2009-07-02
124578 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beaver Mines Lake
Date Collected1980-07-04
134558 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Sidney
Date Collected1973-05-11
134559 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Upper Campbell Lake
Date Collected1973-06-23
134173 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cold Lake, English Bay
Date Collected2009-06-26
139880 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Gladstone Creek
Date Collected2011-06-24
140906 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac La Biche
Date Collected2016-06-06
144842 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle Wildland Provincial Park, Mill Creek
Date Collected2018-06-21