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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/1-3910/12-167072. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 132 specimens of this Species.
84478 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Marten Mountain
Date Collected1978-07-14
74114 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Trout Mountain, Trout Mountain Lookout Tower
Date Collected1977-07-28
56051 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Bear Lake
Date Collected1955-08-01
79720 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Bonnyville
Date Collected1975-07-29
79721 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Chester lake
Date Collected1974-08-02
79722 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Horseshoe Lake
Date Collected1974-07-24
5498 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Fort Smith
Date Collected1950-07-28
37841 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1969-08-08
37843 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Chief Mountain
Date Collected1969-08-20
25930 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Windfall
Date Collected1960-07-21
40896 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Spring Creek
Date Collected1969-07-26
41060 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park
Date Collected1966-08-19
40423 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Snake Indian River
Date Collected1971-08-07
53666 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, St. Paul
Date Collected1975-08-04
30437 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Assiniboine
Date Collected1970-08-24
25509 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Crimson Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1968-08-27
25538 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Medicine Lake
Date Collected1968-08-26
25479 - 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
28441 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cadomin
Date Collected1968-08-13
23314 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Long Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1967-07-25
54538 - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cham.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameladies' tresses, hooded ladies' tresses
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Opal
Date Collected1974-07-08