Ditto what Iris saidE. helleborine may pop up all over, but try to
transplant it...at most it may come up the next season, weakly. Its very
common out on the north fork of Long Island, where I spend my summersand
I've seen it growing in Central Park and in the playground a block from my
In a message dated 2/6/08 6:01:51 AM, Wojciech writes:
I am botanist interested in history of helleborine orchid in America.
I can't tell you about the states you mentioned. I have been told that in
Canada, it was first found in Quebec, where it is now an invasive pest. I also
understand that
Thanks for your answer.
I know history outline of helleborine. A the moment I have data from 31 USA
states and 7 Canadian provinces. In Wisconsin helleborine is treated as
invasive; it is common especially in New York, Great Lakes region and parts of
New England.
Regards Wojciech
I am botanist interested in history of helleborine orchid in America.
I am reconstructing expansion of the species on county/district level.
In last month I have got some very interesting data from amateurs, so I am
trying to ask another group of people for help.
I am especially
To echoe Eric's comments - I have found Epipactis here in New Jersey state parks and forests, but never in an undisturbed area. They always seem to be around the edges of the parking areas and road cuts. First orchid you'll see when you go out hiking! However, young plants annoyingly resemble
E. helleborine is definitely wide spread, and while it may be technically
invasive, I cannot see how it would pose much of a problem here in the
Northeast. I see it everywhere in Cutchogue , LI, and I have even seen it
growing within 2 blocks of my house here in Queens. However, there is a big
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