Goodyera oblongifolia Western rattlesnake plantain (Orchidaceae)

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Goodyera oblongifolia
Western rattlesnake plantain
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The Goodyera oblongifolia plant species is found in N. America - Quebec to British Columbia, New Hampshire, Michigan, Arizona and California. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Western rattlesnake plantain. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. decipiens. (Hook.)Hubbard. G. menziesii. Lindl. Peramium decipiens. P. menziesii.

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Latin Name:  Goodyera oblongifolia
Common Name:  Western rattlesnake plantain
Family:  Orchidaceae
Author:  Raf.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Deep leaf litter and shade of dry coniferous or mixed woods[43, 230].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a somewhat shady site and a well-drained compost of peat, leafmold and sand[1]. Does well in the woodland garden[42, 230]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, it is suitable for cultivation in a cool greenhouse or, perhaps, for a select position outdoors[1]. It is closely related to the British native species G. repens[230]. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants. They are very sensitive to the addition of fertilizers or fungicides since these can harm the symbiotic fungus and thus kill the orchid[230].

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