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Round-leaved Bog Orchid (Platanthera orbiculata)Observer
sugarshackDescription
There were about 10 plants growing close together. The plants were lower in a mountain valley, on a trail edge close to a stream. The area was shaded and moist from the nearby stream, although the plants were a bit higher and not in the direct flood plath. No flowers were present this season but it was a very healthy stand.
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Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule)Observer
sugarshackDescription
This is my personal best, 10 flowers in one patch. They were about a week past prime when I cam across them. Excited to follow this patch, maybe I can catch the properly next year.
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Broad-leafed Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine)Observer
sugarshackDescription
About 12 plants were seen in the area, many browsed by animals. (assuming deer)
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Slender Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes lacera)Observer
sugarshackDescription
Two forms of spirantese growing together, note the form on the right is the slender.
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Section LysiasObserver
sugarshackDescription
identified by flower about 6 years ago, thought it had disappeared then I happily rediscovered in the same spot.
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Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)Observer
sugarshackDescription
An alba form of showy orchis.
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Large Whorled Pogonia (Isotria verticillata)Observer
sugarshackDescription
This was my second orchid observation, years ago before we had digital cameras.
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Broad-leafed Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine)Observer
sugarshackDescription
Spotted about 8 plants with seed pods. This was a single flower that was seen in bloom. The plants in this area were never seen again but another similar population was discovered within 1/4 in 2019.
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Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule)Observer
sugarshackDescription
Nice fresh color on the early June day. About 30 blooms were seen in the area this day.
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Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule)Observer
sugarshackDescription
2018 was a good year for the lady slippers in this area.
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Sphinx Ladies’ Tresses (Spiranthes incurva)Observer
sugarshackDescription
Nodding Ladies' Tresses Spiranthes cernua
