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Downy Rattlesnake Plantain - Goodyera pubescens Green variegated leaves. it was approximately 12 cm in size.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing at the base of a hardwood in a deciduous forest. Downy rattlesnake plantain,Geotagged,Goodyera pubescens,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain - Goodyera pubescens

Green variegated leaves. it was approximately 12 cm in size.

Habitat: Growing at the base of a hardwood in a deciduous forest.

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  1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    The variegation on these leaves is stunning, how lovely against that darker background. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks, and they are super soft to the touch as well. I've found so many of these in the woods this year, more than previous years. Posted 5 years ago

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The Downy rattlesnake plantain

"Goodyera pubescens", the downy rattlesnake plantain, is one of the most common orchids native to eastern North America. It is found from Florida to Nova Scotia, west to eastern Oklahoma, Minnesota and Ontario.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Oct 29, 2019. Captured Jul 14, 2019 08:05 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.