[Wikipedia] Mycoheterotrophic Orchid: This is also the only Cephalanthera species entirely dependent on symbiotic mycorrhizae for its nutrition. This mycoheterotrophic orchid has no chlorophyll, so it makes no energy for itself. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
[Wikipedia] Conservation: The plant is becoming more scarce as its habitat - dense, isolated forest - becomes more rare. Climate change models forecast decline and possible extinction of this species by the year 2100. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Calflora:
Information on California plants for education, research and conservation,
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public and private institutions and individuals.
[web application]. 2025.The Calflora Database
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https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 03/28/2025).
