Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Look Alikes: L. cordata ssp. nephrophylla has stem leaves that are broad and heart-shaped; and corolla lips that are narrow and 2-cleft for half their length. has stem leaves that are broadly ovate (almost round); and corolla lips that are broadest at the apex. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers late June-July. Habitat: Moist, shady spruce forests. Elev. 8700-10,800 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by by S. Righter Distribution: Alaska, Yukon, east to Labrador and Hudson Bay, south to Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado (Chaffee, Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Gunnison, Lake, Larimer and Mesa Cos.). References: Cronquist et al. 1977; Hultén 1968. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992