Spotted Coralroot (Corallorhiza maculata) is in the Orchids family (Orchidaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,762 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Spotted Coralroot: observations by month (U.S.)
About Spotted Coralroot
Corallorhiza maculata, or spotted coralroot, is a North American coralroot orchid flower. Varieties are also known as western coralroot and summer coralroot. It is widespread through Mexico, Guatemala, Canada, St. Pierre & Miquelon, and much of the Western and northern United States (though generally absent from the Great Plains and from the lowland parts of the Southeast). It grows mostly in montane woodlands.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Spotted Coralroot by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 561 | June | May–Jul |
| Washington | 488 | May | May–Jun |
| Oregon | 407 | June | May–Jul |
| Colorado | 72 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Mexico | 30 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Arizona | 28 | June | May–Jun |
| Montana | 26 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Vermont | 18 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Idaho | 17 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Michigan | 17 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Minnesota | 17 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Utah | 15 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Wyoming | 11 | July | Jun–Jul |
| New York | 10 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Massachusetts | 9 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Wisconsin | 8 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Ohio | 7 | August | Jul–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Orchids)
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Showy Lady's Slipper
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Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Spotted Coralroot?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Spotted Coralroot most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Washington, Oregon.