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Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. ex Ait. f.
6 photos.
Known as "dwarf rattlesnake plantain" or "lesser rattlesnake
plantain" this plant has
a long rhizome which often sends up several stems with basal leaves and
flowers.
The flowers appear in a spiral up the stem and bend to face the sun.
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 1. July 1, 2003. Plant removed from soil. |
 2. July 12, 2010. Another plant removed from soil. |
 3. July 12, 2010. Close-up of the one-sided raceme of the plant in photo 2. |
 4. July 12, 2010. Close-up of the basal rosette and lower scape of the plant in photo 2. |
 5. Close-up of the mid-section of the raceme in photo 3. |
All photos taken south of Central
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