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• n  any of several small temperate and tropical orchids having mottled or striped leaves and spikes of small yellowish-white flowers in a twisted raceme
• n  any of various orchids of the genus Epipactis
• n  any of several orchids of the genus Cephalanthera

• rattlesnake plantain

News & Articles

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• An Orchid Disguised as a Weed
  The Epipactis helleborine sprouts happily from patios, rock walls, driveways, tree pits, lawns, privet hedges and hosta beds across all five boroughs and beyond.
  July 12, 2013 - New York Times
• City Room: An Orchid Disguised as a Weed
  The Epipactis helleborine sprouts happily from patios, rock walls, driveways, tree pits, lawns, privet hedges and hosta beds across all five boroughs and beyond.        
  July 12, 2013 - New York Times