Probably the most common and most widespread orchid in Oklahoma, this orchid blooms in October. Two forms occur, the normal opened flower form and a closed (Cleistogamous) self-pollinating form.
Nodding Ladie's Tresses (Spiranthes cernua)
Nodding Ladie's Tresses (Spiranthes cernua)
Nodding Ladie's Tresses (Spiranthes cernua) - cleistogamous form
Nodding Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes cernua)
Spiranthes cernua (cleistogamous form)
Spiranthes cernua (cleistogamous form)
Spiranthes cernua (cleistogamous form)
Nodding Ladie's Tresses (Spiranthes cernua) - cleistogamous form
Nodding Ladie's Tresses (Spiranthes cernua) - cleistogamous form