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Lady's Tresses. SpircmtJies prcecox. 



Found in moist meadows and waysides during September and 

 October. 



The erect stalk varies in height from 4 to 12 inches; it is round 

 and smooth ; light green or pale in color. 



The long slender root-leaves (one or two), which rise from the 

 ground, are tapering at the base, firm and thick of fibre, and smooth to 

 the touch ; the color is yellowish-green. A few sheathing little leaves 

 occur along the stalk. 



The small flower is very like S. Romanzofficma, with a curving lip, 

 and crinkled margins ; in color it is pearly white. It is enfolded in an 

 oval, small, green leafy bract. The flowers are oddly arranged, in a 

 single much twisted row, forming a spiral spike. 



The blossoms are sweet scented. 



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