Cranichis Like Ladies' Tresses

Cyclopogon cranichoides (Griseb.) Schltr.

Orchid family

Plant Type
Forb/herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
16 inches
Flower Color
White, Pink, Green, Brown
Bloom Time
Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring

Native Range

  • USA:  Florida
  • MEX:  Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest
  • USA+:  Puerto Rico

Regional Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.