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Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia)
Rattlesnake plantain is a small evergreen orchid of shaded forests. Unlike many orchids, it maintains year-round leaves and spreads slowly through rhizomes. It persists in stable forest conditions with minimal disturbance.
Ecological Role
Rattlesnake plantain contributes to understory structure and participates in mycorrhizal networks. Its evergreen habit allows it to photosynthesize during brief winter light windows. The species is an indicator of stable, shaded forest environments.
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