Species PlantsSpotted Coralroot

Spotted Coralroot

Corallorhiza maculata

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Illustration of Spotted Coralroot (Corallorhiza maculata)

Spotted Coralroot is a mycoheterotrophic orchid that lacks chlorophyll and relies on fungi for nutrients. Its reddish-brown stems and spotted flowers make it a unique and intriguing plant. It is often found in association with decaying plant matter.

Habitat
It grows in shaded, forested areas with rich soil.
Diet
Relies on symbiotic relationships with fungi for nutrients.
How common
Uncommon

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