Calflora Taxon Report
Spiranthes stellata  P.M.Br., Dueck & K.M.Cameron
Star Shaped Spiranthes
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2022 Mike Russler
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2020 Bob Sweatt
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2020 Bob Sweatt
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2022 Mike Russler
photo on Calflora
2020 Bob Sweatt
photo on Calflora
2022 Mike Russler
photo on Calflora
2019 Bob Sweatt
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2020 Bob Sweatt
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
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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)

Suggested Citation
“Calflora - Taxon Report.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. .

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