ladies'-tresses
Spiranthes species

The ladies'-tresses are a group of species of small orchids with white or near white flowers arranged in a spiral around the stalk. They differ in details of blooming season, color, fragrance, size, etc. The name 'ladies'-tresses' alludes to the arrangement of the flowers, like coiled hair. The blooming seasons are much later at this altitude than they are a few miles south in the Arkansas valley.
spring ladies'-tresses Spiranthes vernalis	little ladies'-tresses Spiranthes tuberosa	slender ladies'-tresses Spiranthes lacera var. gracilis	nodding ladies'-tresses Spiranthes cernua
Blooms: July Color: White with yellow throat	Blooms: August Color: White with white throat	Blooms: September Color: White with green throat	Blooms: November Color: White with cream throat
This orchid is found in the eastern and central US. It is on the list of species of conservation concern in several northern states, but is one of the most common and widespread orchids in the southern states. In Arkansas it is found in nearly every county.	This ladies'-tresses orchid is found from Michigan to Massachusetts and south to Texas and Florida. It is on the species of conservation concern list of several states. In Arkansas it is found in scattered locations throughout the state	This orchid is found from Nebraska to Maine and south to Texas and Florida. It is on the species of conservation concern list of at least one state In Arkansas it is found mostly in the Ozark and central regions. .	This orchid is found throughout the eastern and midwestern US, and is listed as a species of conservation concern in at least one state. In Arkansas it has been recorded in nearly every county.