Spotted Coralroot
NameSpotted Coralroot
Species NameCorallorhiza maculata
Common NameSpotted Coralroot
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNatural habitat
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuressmooth stem, no bark, leafless
Foliage Typeleafless
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesMycoheterotrophic orchid, lacks chlorophyll and leaves, distinctive spotted labellum on flowers.
Description
This specimen displays the flowering stalk of a Spotted Coralroot orchid, characterized by its leafless, yellowish-brown stem and distinctive white flowers with purple spots. As a mycoheterotrophic plant, it relies on fungi for nutrients and lacks traditional foliage.
