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Spiranthes odorata

Synonyms
Spiranthes cernua var. odorata
Spiranthes cernua f. odorata

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Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Spiranthes

Genus description

Spiranthes are small terrestrial or epiphytic orchids with tuberous roots and basal rosettes of papery or fleshy rounded leaves. Spiral racemes with tiny white flowers are borne along upright stems

Name status

Correct

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