Pogonia ophioglossoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ophioglossoides
ID:
280216
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Ker Gawl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 2: t. 148 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279548
Common Names
- Pogonia ophioglossoides
- Snakemouth Orchid
- Rose Pogonia
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- Arethusa ophioglossoides L. [unknown]
- Arethusa parviflora Michx. [unknown]
- Pogonia pendula Lindl. [unknown]
- Pogonia ophioglossoides albiflora E.L.Rand & Redfield [unknown]
- Pogonia ophioglossoides brachypogon Fernald [unknown]
- Pogonia ophioglossoides minor Makino [unknown]
- Pogonia ophioglossoides ophioglossoides [unknown]
- Pogonia ophioglossoides ophioglossoides [unknown]
Description
Pogonia ophioglossoides (also called 'Ophioglossoides Pogonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, thick stem. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with a deep green color, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pogonia ophioglossoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pogonia ophioglossoides is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pogonia ophioglossoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Pogonia ophioglossoides
Pogonia ophioglossoides is native to North America.
Pogonia ophioglossoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pogonia ophioglossoides?
Pogonia ophioglossoides
What type of plant is Pogonia ophioglossoides?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Pogonia ophioglossoides?
Grasslands and chaparral
Species in the Pogonia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-161992: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.