Family Code: ORCHID Genus Code: APLEC Genus CN: Adam and Eve Genus Authority: Torr. Genus Summary: A genus of 2 species, 1 in e. North America and 1 in Japan (Sheviak & Catling in FNA 2002a). Genus Identification: Identification notes: Like Tipularia, Aplectrum has a single, overwintering leaf, purplish on the underside, and withering prior to the appearance of the flowering stalk; they are readily separable by leaf shape, texture, and veining (see Tipularia). Genus References: Sheviak & Catling in FNA (2002a); Correll (1950)=X. Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1