Spiranthes porrifolia

Spiranthes porrifolia, the Western Ladies' Tresses, is one of three Spiranthes species that grow in Washington state. One of the three species is very common, the other two, including this one, are very rare. This species is known from only one location in Washington, and that right on the Washington/Oregon border. The species is more common further south In Oregon and California and this example was photographed in southern Oregon along the Rogue River. The different species of Spiranthese are known as Ladies' Tresses because of the braided appearance of the flower stems, with the flowers spiraling around the stems.

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