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Corallorhiza maculata  (Raf.) Raf.
Spotted coralroot,   Summer coral root,   Summer coralroot
Corallorhiza maculata is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
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Genus: Corallorhiza
Family: Orchidaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs in non wetlands

Communities: Douglas-Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
PLANTSCorallorrhiza maculata
Information about  Corallorhiza maculata from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (COMA25)

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[Wikipedia] Medicinal Use: Several Native American groups historically used the orchid's stems dried and brewed as a tea for such maladies as colds, pneumonia, and skin irritation. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/11/2024).