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Spiranthes stellata  P.M.Br., Dueck & K.M.Cameron
Star Shaped Spiranthes
Spiranthes stellata is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
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Genus: Spiranthes
Family: Orchidaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Habitat: streambanks, meadows

Name Status:
Accepted by + POWO
Information about  Spiranthes stellata from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
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[Wikipedia] Described, Taxonomy: The genus Spiranthes was first formally described in 1817 by Louis Claude Richard in his book De Orchideis Europaeis Annotationes.[1][5] The genus's name is derived from ancient Greek words meaning "a coil" and "a flower". (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


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Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 05/16/2025).