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Goodyera oblongifolia
A small evergreen orchid of Alberta's mossy conifer forests, named for its distinctive white-veined dark green leaves (said to resemble snakeskin). Spikes of small white flowers in mid-summer. Unlike most orchids, tolerates some soil disturbance — but still do not transplant wild plants.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal, Foothills forests, Zone 2
Light
Deep to part shade
Bloom Time
July–Aug
Soil
Acidic, humus-rich moss-covered forest floor
Water
Moderate
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Difficult — division of rhizome mats is possible in late summer from established plants. Never dig wild ones.
