poh-GOH-nee-uh oh-fee-oh-gloss-OY-deez · pronunciation guide [1]
A fringed pink lip, a bearded throat, and one leaf midway up a slender stem identify this wetland orchid.
Rose Pogonia field photograph by Brian Woolman. Tap to enlarge.
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01 · A fringed, bearded lip
The lower pink petal has ragged edges and conspicuous hairs along its center.
02 · One stem leaf
A single elliptical leaf usually clasps the stem about halfway up.
03 · Usually one flower
A slender stalk carries a pink bloom, with a small leaflike bract behind it. [2]
Photograph the fringed lip from the front, then take a side view that includes the bract and stem leaf. Include a wider habitat view without disturbing nearby plants.
Bumblebees visit the flowers. As a bee probes inside, pollen can attach to its head and travel to another bloom. [3]
Two petals form a hood above the ornate lip. The outer sepals are also pink, making the flower look more petal-filled at first glance. [2]
Most blooms are pink, but white flowers also occur. Use the fringed lip and single stem leaf along with color. [3]
After flowering, an upright or outward-pointing capsule develops. It changes from green to brown and eventually opens to release tiny seeds. [1]
Explore photographed sightings of Rose Pogonia and their locations on the observation map.
Observations show reported sightings; they do not define the plant’s complete native range.
Compare the flower and leaf details, then practice identifying Rose Pogonia using common or scientific names in the quiz.
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