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Species Details
Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
Leaves2-4 times longer than wide; 5-15 cm long; reduced as move up stem (Moss, 1983). Alternate; upper leaves bract-like (Johnson et al., 1995).
Flowers6-10 mm long; white; have sweet scent; 3 in twisted inflorescence; sepals and lateral petals lance-shaped; lip 9-12 mm long and deflexed; widens into rounded lobe; margin rounded teeth; no spur; 2 pollinia with 2 clefts; plates of granular pollen connected by threads (Moss, 1983). Spiralling spike of flowers (Johnson et al., 1995).
Fruits and SeedsDry fruit; capsule; 10 mm long; many seeds (Johnson et al., 1995).
Scientific Name
Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
Common Name
ladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
General Description
A stout perennial with a leafy stem, 10-40 cm tall, that grows from fleshy roots to bear white flowers (Moss, 1983).
Leaves
2-4 times longer than wide; 5-15 cm long; reduced as move up stem (Moss, 1983). Alternate; upper leaves bract-like (Johnson et al., 1995).
Flowers
6-10 mm long; white; have sweet scent; 3 in twisted inflorescence; sepals and lateral petals lance-shaped; lip 9-12 mm long and deflexed; widens into rounded lobe; margin rounded teeth; no spur; 2 pollinia with 2 clefts;…
6-10 mm long; white; have sweet scent; 3 in twisted inflorescence; sepals and lateral petals lance-shaped; lip 9-12 mm long and deflexed; widens into rounded lobe; margin rounded teeth; no spur; 2 pollinia with 2 clefts; plates of granular pollen connected by threads (Moss, 1983). Spiralling spike of flowers (Johnson et al., 1995).
Fruits and Seeds
Dry fruit; capsule; 10 mm long; many seeds (Johnson et al., 1995).
Phenology
June to October (JSTOR).
Notes
2n=30 (Moss, 1983). Southern Native peoples used in the treatment of venereal and urinary diseases; they were added to baths to promote health and strength (Johnson et al., 1995). The flowers have a strong…
2n=30 (Moss, 1983). Southern Native peoples used in the treatment of venereal and urinary diseases; they were added to baths to promote health and strength (Johnson et al., 1995). The flowers have a strong vanilla-like fragrance during the day and night (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: widespread across region, predominantly central (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AK, WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, CO, NM, ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, IL, WI, MI, IN, OH,…
Alberta: widespread across region, predominantly central (Canadensys). CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AK, WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, CO, NM, ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, IL, WI, MI, IN, OH, PA, NY, VT, ME, MA, CT, NH) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-3910/12-13039. Accessed 02 Jul. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 132 specimens of this Species.
101192 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, Fairbanks North Star, Fairbanks
Date Collected1969-07-01
46673 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wagner Natural Area
Date Collected1973-07-18
36398 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1938-07-28
112015 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ma-Me-O Beach
Date Collected1953-07-26
112014 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Winterburn
Date Collected1973-07-05
112013 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Luscar
Date Collected1972-09-03
112012 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Nordegg
Date Collected1968-08-28
112010 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Buck Lake
Date Collected1968-08-26
112009 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Swan Dive Tower
Date Collected1968-08-07
112888 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Watson Creek Provincial Recreation Area
Date Collected1986-07-31
113731 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Yukon, Snag Junction
Date Collected1979-08-03
114425 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Conklin
Date Collected2005-08-09
118261 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ilka's Fen
Date Collected2007-08-24
117427 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Cub Hills
Date Collected1969-07-17
117428 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Duck Lake
Date Collected1968-08-18
121888 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cline River
Date Collected2009-08-11
121568 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ilka's Fen
Date Collected2009-08-20
130654 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac La Biche River Wildland Provincial Park
Date Collected1980-08-26
130655 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sand Creek
Date Collected1982-08-07
130656 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Clear Hills
Date Collected1983-07-20
130657 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Clear Hills
Date Collected1983-07-20