spotted coralroot
plant
Also known as: Corallorhiza maculata
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The spotted coralroot (Corallorhiza maculata) is a type of nonphotosynthetic orchid found throughout most of the United States. These plants are nearly leafless and obtain nutrients from dead organic matter or the roots of other plants, aided by mycorrhizal fungi. They typically lack chlorophyll and have coral-like rhizomes (underground stems) that give them their name. The spotted coralroot is characterized by its white flowers, which are distinctly spotted with purple.12
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