Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PONTHIEVA R. Brown, in W. T. Aiton, Hortus Kew. 5: 199. 1813.
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TYPE: Ponthieva glandulosa (Sims) R. Brown (Neottia glandulosa Sims)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponthieva brittoniae | BRITTON'S SHADOW WITCH | Native Endangered-State | ||
| Ponthieva racemosa | HAIRY SHADOW WITCH | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaves withering or absent at anthesis; sepals and petals <5 mm long; petals not conspicuously striped green, 1-2 mm wide; lip indistinctly clawed, obovate; open rockland
1. Leaves present at anthesis; sepals and petals >5 mm long; petals conspicuously striped green, 3.5-5 mm wide; lip distinctly clawed, suborbiculate; shady forests
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nerissa | Nerissa Rafinesque, Fl. Tellur. 2: 89. 1837 ("1836"). | TYPE: = Ponthieva R. Brown 1813. |