PLANTS OF NORTH ELBA 13I 



Habenaria orbiculata {Fursh) Torrey 

 Large round leaved orchis 

 Damp woods. Scarce. Near the road to Epps farm and on the 

 western slope of Mt Wright. July and August. The species is easily 

 recognized by the two large round basal leaves which lie flat on the 

 ground. They are thick, pale green and shining and retain their moisture 

 and vitality a long time. They are said to have been used in former 

 times as a poultice to allay inflammation in wounds and bruises. 



Habenaria bracteata ( U'illd.) R. Br. 

 Long bracted orchis. Green flowered orchis 



Woods. Occasional. Along the old Keene road. July and August. 

 H. hyperborea (L.) R. Br., H. clavellata (Mx.) Spreng. and H. blepharig- 

 lottis (Wind ) Torrey may be expected to occur. 



Cypripedium acaule Ait. 



StEMLESS ladies SLIPPER. PuRPLE LADIES SLIPPER, MoCCASIN FLOWER 



Damp woods, specially under coniferous trees. Common. June and 

 July. 



Listera cordata (L.) R. Br., was collected many years ago on the 

 southern slope of Mt Whiteface not far beyond the town line. 



IRIDACEAE 

 Iris versicolor L. 



Larger blue flag 



Swamps and shores. Common. June. The root is medicinal. The 

 flowers are beautiful. 



Sisyrinchium angustifolium Mill. 

 Pointed blue eyed grass 

 Meadows and pastures. Common. June. 



LILIACEAE 

 Polygonatum biflorum {Walt.) Ell. 

 Smaller Solomon's seal. Hairy Solomon's seal 

 Woods. Rare. Adirondack lodge road. June. 



Vagnera racemosa (Z.) Morong 

 Smilacina racemosa Desf 

 False spikenard. Wild spikenard 

 Bushy places and clearings. Common. June. 



