Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym: Malaxis brachypoda Look Alikes: Listera species have two opposite stem leaves, while Malaxis has a single leaf near the base. Lysiella obtusata also has a single leaf, but has spurred flowers, while those of Malaxis are spurless and smaller. Flowering/Fruiting Period: July/August. Habitat: Shaded streamsides, mossy wet areas. Elev. 7200-8000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Distribution: Alaska to Newfoundland, Canada, Great Lake States, New England. Disjunct in California and Colorado (Boulder, El Paso, and Jefferson Cos.). References: Harrington 1954; Hultén 1968; Jennings 1989; Munz and Keck 1959; Welsh 1974. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992