Goodyera pubescens
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Britton & Brown |
| Botanical name: | Goodyera pubescens |
| Common name: | Rattlesnake plantain |
| Group: | monocot |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Growth type: | forb/herb |
| Duration: | perennial |
| Origin: | native |
| Plant height: | 6-18" |
| Foliage: | broad, rounded basal leaves with silver markings on leaves and a stripe down the leaf center; leaves are evergreen, lasting up to four years |
| Flower: | 1/4" white flowers, Dense raceme |
| Flowering time: | late July-early August |
| Habitat: | dry or moist, rich woods |
| Range in New Jersey: | northern counties, less common southward in the upper Middle district and in southern Cape May County. |
| Heritage ranking, if any: | n/a |
| Distribution: |  |
| Misc. | USDA
lists as Facultative upland, Usually occurs in non-wetlands (estimated
probability 67%-99%), but occasionally found on wetlands (estimated
probability 1%-33%). Often colonial, somewhat repent. Leaves dark green above with 5-7 white nerves (midnerve broad), and many fine white reticulating veins. Leaves persist through winter and are quite attractive. Species name "pubescens" means pubescent, or downy. |