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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/1-3112/12-16193. Accessed 01 Jan. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 60 specimens of this Species.
109648 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station
Date Collected1967-07-14
109953 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Saskatoon Mountain Natural Area
Date Collected1982-06-24
93273 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93275 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93276 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93264 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93271 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93277 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93279 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93278 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93272 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93268 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93281 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93267 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93280 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
93274 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1989-07-13
36722 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills
Date Collected1930-06-16
98968 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1992-06-17
94286 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Hondo
Date Collected1987-07-25
5234 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Clive
Date Collected1929-08-16
5232 - Corallorhiza maculata (Raf.) Raf.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namespotted coralroot
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beaver Mines Lake
Date Collected1929-08-16