A New Spiranthes (Orchidaceae) from Ash Meadows, Nevada

TitleA New Spiranthes (Orchidaceae) from Ash Meadows, Nevada
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1989
AuthorsSheviak, CJ
JournalRhodora
Volume91
Pagination225-234
Keywordsbiology
Abstract
Spiranthes occupying moist sites in Ash Meadows, Nye County, Nevada, which have been cited as S. romanzoffiana Cham., are described as the new species S. infernalis Sheviak. This species is distinguished by very small flowers with free perianth segments spreading at the apices, the segments ochraceous-ochroleucous with fleshy, emerald-green bases, and lips broadest near the middle.
URLhttp://www.jstor.org/stable/23312493