stolon, or perhaps when a ramet is separated from a clonal colony. The flowers are pollinated by insects. In a survey of pollinators in Alberta, the primary pollinator was Osmia proxima, a mason bee. Other pollinators included several hoverflies, such as Megasyrphus laxus, Eristalis hirta, Eristalis rupium, and Lapposyrphus lapponicus. The insects were observed probing the flower spur with their mouthparts and then getting the sticky pollen wads stuck on their heads as they pushed into the flower. The tiny, light seeds are dispersed on the wind. Like other orchids, the plant has mycorrhizal associations with fungi in its root system. Conservation In general, Galearis rotundifolia is a widespread and secure species, especially in Canada. It becomes rare on the southern fringes of its range. Threats to the species include over-collection by orchid hunters and poaching of the plant for use as an herbal remedy. References Bibliography Pridgeon, A.M., Cribb, P.J., Chase, M.C. & Rasmussen, F.N. (2001). Orchidoideae (Part 1). Genera Orchidacearum 2: 290 ff. Oxford University Press. Berg Pana, H. (2005). Handbuch der Orchideen-Namen. Dictionary of Orchid Names. Dizionario dei nomi delle orchidee. Ulmer, Stuttgart. External links Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia Orchidées Nature, Elisa Jean-Luc, Amerorchis rotundifolia Saskatchewan Wildflowers Michigan Flora, University of Michigan Amerorchis rotundifolia - photos and description. Saskatchewan's Wildflowers. Montana Field Guide, Montana's Official State Website, Round-leaved Orchis, Amerorchis rotundifolia St. Hilaire, L. R. (2001). Amerorchis rotundifolia (Banks ex Pursh) Hultén (Small Round-leaved Orchis) Conservation and Research Plan for New England. New England Wild Flower Society, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA. rotundifolia Flora of Canada Flora of Greenland Flora of the United States