Family Code: ORCHID Genus Code: ISOTR Genus CN: fiveleaf orchid Genus Authority: Raf. Genus Summary: A genus of 2 species, of e. North America. Cameron & Chase (1999) indicate that Isotria should perhaps be included in a more broadly circumscribed Pogonia (as was often done prior to 1922); Chase et al. (2015) retain it as a separate genus. Genus Identification: Identification notes: Sterile Isotria is sometimes confused with Medeola. Medeola has a wiry stem, with floccose hairiness, at least toward the base. Isotria has a fleshier stem, lacking hairs. Genus References: Mehrhoff & Homoya in FNA (2002a); Correll (1950)=X. Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1