species 1,476 observations

Three Birds Orchid

Triphora trianthophoros

Field notes

Triphora trianthophoros, the threebirds or three birds orchid, or nodding pogonia, is a species of terrestrial orchid native to eastern North America.

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4 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Pure Green Sweat Bee, Quebec Sweat Bee, Doubled Ceratina, Cresson's Sweat Bee 4

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Three Birds Orchid

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full shade
Moisture: Moist
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.