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Spiranthes cernua (Nodding Ladies' Tresses)
Accepted Synonyms: Ibidium cernuum, Ophrys cernua
Spiranthes cernua, commonly called Nodding Ladies' Tresses, is widely distributed along the Coastal Plain and southern Appalacian Mountains. It produces 1-5 basal leaves held upright that may begin to wither shortly befor
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