Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens)

Downy rattlesnake plantain an evergreen perennial in the orchid family,  has attractive deep blue-green leaves with distinctive silvery veins.   A single flower stalk, 16-20″ tall rises from the center of each rosette of leaves in summer.  Tiny, white to greenish-white, rounded flowers bloom from July to mid-September Flowers are followed by small fruit capsules. All parts of the plant are covered with very fine downy hair.

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