''Pogonia'' is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) belonging to the subfamily Vanilloideae.
[ Memin Encyclopaedia: ''Pogonia'']
(orchid)][Chen Xinqi, Stephan W. Gale, Phillip J. Cribb: Orchidaceae ( Draft). In: Wu Zhengyi, Peter H. Raven, DY Hong (eds.): Flora of China. 25 Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis 1994.]
The genus takes its name from the Greek ''pōgōn'' and ''pōgōníās'', meaning, respectively, 'beard' and 'bearded.'
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The species of ''Pogonia'' are widespread in East Asia and eastern North America. They usually grow in open, sunny locations, often in moist to wet, sometimes flooded places.][
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Species
Species of the genus ''Pogonia'' according to Plants of the World Online
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Pogonia (plant),
Vanilloideae genera
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