Malaxis bayardii, the Appalachian adder's-mouth, is a small, terrestrial orchid found in moist, shaded forests of the eastern United States. This delicate plant is characterized by its single, basal leaf and a slender stem bearing small, greenish flowers.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Appalachian Adder's-Mouth (Malaxis bayardii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Malaxis |
| Species | Malaxis bayardii |
Similar in genus Malaxis
