Species Detail Forb

Flower		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Epipactis gigantea - stream orchid Other Common Names: chatterbox, giant helliborine Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Orchidaceae
Flower


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Perennial
General Desc: Erect perennial which grows in dense patches because of its spreading rhizomes.
Identification notes: Flower lip 1/2 to 3/4 inch, concave at the base, grooved at the tip; lateral sepals 5/8 to 1 inch; found in riparian areas.
Height: 1 to 3 feet

Habitat

Habitat Description: Grows in moist, protected alcoves of sandstone canyons or in seeps or wet meadows.
Plant Communities: Riparian
Elevation: 2800 - 8000 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Yellowish to brownish-green Shape: Irregular in elongated clusters Tubular: N Flowering Period: Apr - Aug
Description: Large showy flowers are borne on drooping stalks and are distinctly 3-lobed and constricted in the middle into 2 parts. Lowest petal is cup-shaped and the upper petals have prominent purple veining.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Narrow Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Alternate Leaves Clasp: Y
Hairs: No Spines: N
Leaf Description: Long narrow leaves have prominent veins.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: Green
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Notes: The hanging capsule contains thousands of tiny seeds.


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