Arethusa bulbosa

Characteristics
Orchidaceae
Arethusa
Arethusa bulbosa L.
dragon’s mouth
Bogs and poor fens. Sometimes appearing in large numbers but rather local in distribution.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Threatened-State OBL (NWPL) OBL (NWPL EMP) OBL (NWPL NCNE) S2 (State Rank) G4 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Asparagales
Arethusa
Arethusa bulbosa L. - dragon’s mouth
Citation
Arethusa bulbosa L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Lewis County, NY on 2023-06-17 - 20
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Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Lewis County, NY on 2023-06-17 - 20
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Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Lewis County, NY on 2023-06-17 - 20
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: OSWE, NY: 16 June 1992 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: OSWE, NY: 16 June 1992 -
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Photo by Troy Weldy, NY Natural Heritage Program -
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Suffolk Co., NY: 3 Jun 2010 - 5
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Suffolk Co., NY: 3 Jun 2010 - 5
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