Galearis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Galearis |
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| Galearis spectabilis (showy orchis) | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Orchideae |
| Subtribe: | Orchidinae |
| Genus: | Galearis Raf. |
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| Galearis spectabilis (L.) Raf.
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Galearis is a special group of plants in the orchid family. These beautiful flowers grow naturally in North America and parts of eastern Asia. There are at least nine different types, or species, of Galearis orchids known today. One well-known type is the Galearis spectabilis, also called the showy orchis.
What Are Orchids?
Orchids are one of the largest families of flowering plants. They are known for their unique and often colorful flowers. Many orchids have special shapes and patterns that help attract insects for pollination. Galearis orchids are a type of terrestrial orchid. This means they grow in the ground, not on trees like some other orchids.
Where Galearis Orchids Grow
Galearis orchids are found in different parts of the world. Some species live in the cool forests of North America. Others are found across eastern Asia, including countries like China, Japan, and Korea. They often prefer damp, shady places to grow.
Types of Galearis Orchids
Here are some of the recognized species within the Galearis group:
- Galearis camtschatica – Found in Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East.
- Galearis cyclochila – Grows in China, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East.
- Galearis fauriei – Native to Japan.
- Galearis huanglongensis – Found in the Sichuan region of China.
- Galearis roborovskyi – Grows in China, Tibet, Nepal, and the eastern Himalayas.
- Galearis rotundifolia – Found in Canada, Greenland, and the northern United States.
- Galearis spathulata – Lives in China, the Himalayas, Nepal, and Myanmar.
- Galearis spectabilis – Common in eastern Canada and the eastern and central United States.
- Galearis tschiliensis – Native to China.
- Galearis wardii – Found in China, including Tibet.
See also
In Spanish: Galearis para niños
