Corallorhiza odontorhiza

Corallorhiza Odontorhiza (Autumn Coralroot)

Unknown spider hunting on Autumn Coralroot orchid [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-11-21

Orchard spider [Leucauge venusta] hunting on Autumn Coralroot orchid [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-11-21

The striking difference between two different groups of Autumn Coralroot [Colallorhiza odontorhiza]. Not only in coloration, but also the greenish plants [right] show some outward flowering at the base. Whereas the there is no visible flowering in the reddish plants [left]. The two groups of plants were separated by only a few. Of the thousands of plants in this area, these were the only greenish ones found. Dauphin County, Pa. 9-4-21

Autumn Coralroot orchid [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. Dauphin County, Pa. 8-24-21.

Autumn Coralroot orchid [Corallorhiza odontorhiza] . This is a parasitic plant in that is has no leaves for photosynthesis to create its own energy. Its roots live on fungus underground and this fungus gets its energy from other plants. Dauphin County, Pa. 8-24-21. These plants may not look it, but they are all in flower as it is self pollinating.

Autumn Coralroot orchid [Corallorhiza odontorhiza]. This is a parasitic plant in that is has no leaves for photosynthesis to create its own energy. Its roots live on fungus underground and this fungus gets its energy from other plants. Dauphin County, Pa. 8-24-21. These plants may not look it, but they are all in flower as it is self pollinating.