Goodyera oblongifolia

Rattlesnake Plantain
Goodyera oblongifolia
Orchidaceae
Collected: Tradition Lake Plateau 11/5/12
Sample 9

This unique orchid is most easily identified by the leaves which can be seen on the forest floor. Their unique "rattlesnake" pattern gives them away at a casual glance.  The flowers shoot straight up from the plant and fruit along the upper part of the 8-14 inch stalk.  The flowers are a dull white-greenish.  Pictured is a dead stalk from the previous year.