Pogonia ophioglossoides
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Pogonia ophioglossoides is a species of orchid occurring from central Canada
to the east-central and eastern United States
. It is the type species
of the genus Pogonia
. It is also known as the "Snake Mouth Orchid".
Central Canada
Central Canada is a region consisting of Canada's two largest and most populous provinces: Ontario and Quebec. Due to their high populations, Ontario and Quebec have traditionally held a significant amount of political power in Canada, leading to some amount of resentment from other regions of the...
to the east-central and eastern United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is the type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
of the genus Pogonia
Pogonia
Pogonia is a genus of orchids belonging to the subfamily Vanilloideae. It includes 7 species, and takes its name from the Greek pōgōn and pōgōníās, meaning, respectively, 'beard' and 'bearded.'...
. It is also known as the "Snake Mouth Orchid".