Maine Field Office Small Whorled Pogonia Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides information on the ecology, habitat, and occurrence of the Small Whorled Pogonia in Maine.

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A bright orange stem, with five leaves and a flower emerging from the leaf-covered forest floor

The small whorled pogonia is a member of the orchid family. The plant is named for the whorl of five or six leaves near the top of the stem and beneath the flower. The species is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. 

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