Lady’s Tresses.Spiranthes præcox.
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 likeS. Romanzoffiana, 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.