Orthilia

Orthilia Rafin.

Orthilia is a small genus of three species, all native in the northern hemisphere (only one variable species according to some authors; Freeman 2009). One species, Orthilia secunda, is most widespread, sometimes cultivated and has been recorded as an alien in Belgium.


Literature:

Freeman C.C. (2009) Orthilia. In: Flora of North America Editorial Committee (eds.), Flora of North America, vol. 8. Oxford University Press, New York-Oxford: 388-389.

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Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith