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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).
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"Species Details - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-3910/12-167072. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Specimen Information

There are 132 specimens of this Species.

84 results plotted on map in 77 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

108975 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Manitoba, Riding Mountain National Park Date Collected1979-07-30

56228 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Rowan Lake Date Collected1974-08-01

107946 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, RB Miller Biological Station Date Collected1961-08-15

104404 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fox Creek Date Collected1984-08-05

104405 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fox Creek Date Collected1984-07-22

107790 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Banks Island, Kelp Point Date Collected1983-07-23

110947 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Mitsue Lake Date Collected1985-05

110948 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Smith Date Collected1985-05

110949 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Decrene Date Collected1985-05

110950 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Decrene Date Collected1985-05

110951 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Flatbush Date Collected1985-05

111428 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Calahoo Date Collected1986-07-22

94257 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Hondo Date Collected1987-07-18

71536 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Smith Date Collected1974-08-09

54543 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Smith Date Collected1974-07-17

25422 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort McMurray Date Collected1968-07-29

26436 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Primrose Lake Date Collected1968-07-17

102134 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Leming Lake Date Collected1995-07-31

76806 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Muskeg Lake Date Collected1976-07-12

83657 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Lake Dunes Date Collected1976-07-24

83687 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.

University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium

Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper Lake Dunes Date Collected1976-08-18