27,155 observationsCritically Endangered
Western Rattlesnake Plantain
Goodyera oblongifolia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Goodyera
About
Goodyera oblongifolia is a species of orchid known by the common names western rattlesnake plantain and giant rattlesnake plantain. It is native to much of North America, particularly in the mountains of the western United States and Canada, from Alaska to northern Mexico, as well as in the Great Lakes region, Maine, Quebec and the Canadian Maritime Provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Rattlesnake Plantain is Goodyera oblongifolia.
- Western Rattlesnake Plantain belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Western Rattlesnake Plantain belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Western Rattlesnake Plantain belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Western Rattlesnake Plantain belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Western Rattlesnake Plantain belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
- Western Rattlesnake Plantain belongs to the genus Goodyera.