Species PlantsWestern Rattlesnake Plantain

Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera oblongifolia

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Illustration of Western Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia)

Western Rattlesnake Plantain is a small orchid with distinctive, net-veined leaves and a spike of white flowers. Its leaves resemble the skin of a rattlesnake, giving it its name. This plant is a common sight in shaded forest areas.

Habitat
Found in shaded, moist forests.
Diet
Pollinated by small insects, including bees.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Western Rattlesnake Plantain

The best time to see a Western Rattlesnake Plantain is May–August, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 16,249 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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