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Showy orchis or showy orchid

Galearis spectabilis

Showy orchis or showy orchid

About

Galearis spectabilis, commonly known as showy orchis or showy orchid, is an orchid species of the genus Galearis. It is native to eastern Canada and much of the eastern half of the United States. In the United States they are found from eastern Oklahoma north to eastern South Dakota in the west and from Atlanta, Georgia and North Alabama north up into Maine to the east.

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In the kitchen

The showy orchid is not eaten by humans. While it is a stunning flower, it’s important to admire it in nature rather than on your plate. Orchids like this one are best appreciated for their beauty and role in the ecosystem rather than as a food source.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Galearis spectabilis
Slug
galearis-spectabilis
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Galearis
Species
spectabilis
Wikidata QID
Q1596744
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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