The orchid we were looking for near Plain (see previous post), one of Washington's rarest, was the Brownie or Clustered Lady's Slipper, Cypripedium fasciculatum. We found it, though only a very few plants which we carefully photographed making sure that we covered our tracks when we were finished, so as to leave no clue we had been there, by way of protecting this rare species.
Love your blog! I'm a botanist from Ohio and have a special place in my heart for our native orchids with the Cypripediums easily being my favorite. I've seen all the species and respective hybrids/varieties the East has to offer. Now to make it out west to see the others, such as C. fasciculatum!
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Nice to hear from you Andrew. If you are ever out this way, I'd be happy to show you around. Will check out your blog asap.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a treat for me to see them growing in nature - you've made my day! Thank you...
ReplyDeleteThey are always a treat, friend. Perhaps someday you can visit and see them yourself.
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