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Corallorhiza maculata - Raf.

Summer Coralroot

Author	Raf.	Botanical references	270
Family	Orchidaceae	Genus	Corallorhiza
Synonyms
Known Hazards	None known
Range	N. America - Nova Scotia to British Columbia, south to Florida, New Mexico and California.
Habitat	On leaf mold in woods. Moist to dry coniferous and deciduous woods, and conifer plantations, often in florests with little other herbaceous cover at elevations of 0 - 3700 metres[270].
Edibility Rating	0 (1-5)	Medicinal Rating	1 (1-5)

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 0.5m.

It is hardy to zone 0. It is in flower from June to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Flies.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitats

Woodland Garden; Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

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An infusion of the plant has been used as a lotion in the treatment of ringworm and skin diseases[257]. An infusion of the dried, whole plant bits has been used in the treatment of colds[257]. A decoction of the stalks has been used to 'build up the blood' of people suffering from pneumonia[257].

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

222094 207325

Propagation

References

[257] Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998 ISBN 0-88192-453-9
Very comprehensive but terse guide to the native uses of plants. Excellent bibliography, fully referenced to each plant, giving a pathway to further information. Not for the casual reader.

[270] Flora of N. America 0
An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses.

Readers Comments

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