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Submit a photoRound-leaved Orchid
Galearis rotundifolia
Also called Small Round-leaved Orchis. A slender boreal-forest orchid with a single round basal leaf and a spike of small pink-and-white flowers with dark purple spots on the lower lip. Easily overlooked in moss carpets. Depends on mycorrhizae; do not dig.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal Forest, Foothills, Zone 2
Light
Shade, moist forest
Bloom Time
June–July
Soil
Moist, moss-rich, calcium-rich boreal forest floor
Water
Consistently moist
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Virtually impossible in cultivation. Admire in place.
