Corallorhiza maculata: Country Or Region Of Origin
Canada to U.S.A.
Plant Profile: Corallorhiza maculata
Taxonomy: Corallorhiza maculataNames
Spotted Coralroot, Summer Coralroot
Phonetic Spelling:koral-lor-ize-ah mak-yuh-LAY-tuh
Genus:Corallorhiza
Species:maculata
Family:Orchidaceae
The term "Maculata" translates to "spotted" in Latin. This striking orchid, characterized by its small flowers, rises prominently, making it hard to overlook. It flourishes during the summer months and extends into early autumn, typically found in wooded and forested regions. What sets this plant apart is its unique method of energy acquisition; rather than relying on photosynthesis, it forms a symbiotic partnership with mycorrhizal fungi.
Corallorhiza maculata Feature Summary
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Corallorhiza maculata Feature Summary
Attributes
Canada to U.S.A.
Perennial
Flowers
10-30 dull, purplish-brown flowers on the leafless stalk; the lobed lip is white, spotted with red. It can self pollinate but is also pollinated by insects.
Purple/Lavender
White
Gold/Yellow
Brown/Copper
Raceme
Leaves
This plant has no leaves
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Plant
Wildflower
Cultural Conditions
Less than 12 inches
Mountains
Fruit
Capsule
Stem
Brown/Copper
Red/Burgundy
Gold/Yellow
Landscape
Pollinator Garden
Native Garden
Woodland
Bees
Specialized Bees
Corallorhiza maculata Image Gallery
Corallorhiza maculata Attributes
Corallorhiza maculata: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Corallorhiza maculata Flowers
Corallorhiza maculata: Flower Description
10-30 dull, purplish-brown flowers on the leafless stalk; the lobed lip is white, spotted with red. It can self pollinate but is also pollinated by insects.
Corallorhiza maculata: Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Purple/Lavender
White
Corallorhiza maculata: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Corallorhiza maculata Leaves
Corallorhiza maculata: Leaf Description
This plant has no leaves
Corallorhiza maculata: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Corallorhiza maculata Whole Plant Traits
Corallorhiza maculata: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Corallorhiza maculata Cultural Conditions
Corallorhiza maculata: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Corallorhiza maculata: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Corallorhiza maculata Fruit
Corallorhiza maculata: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Corallorhiza maculata Stem
Corallorhiza maculata: Stem Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Corallorhiza maculata: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Corallorhiza maculata Landscape
Corallorhiza maculata: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Corallorhiza maculata: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Corallorhiza maculata: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
