#nativeorchid

Downy rattkesnake plantain (Goodyera pubescense) is so easy on the eyes. #plants #plantnerd #botany #botanical #botanizing #orchid #orchidaceae #nativeplants #goodyera #rattlesnakeplantain #Appalachia #AppalachianMountains #NorthCarolina #nativeorchid #nativeorchids #plantoftheday #tbt #leaves #nature #naturephotography #nature_perfection #ecology #lifeintheundergrowth #biodiversity #forest #forestfloor

Such a treat to find (hundreds!) of calypso orchids on our hike this weekend! 💜 These rare and fleeting beauties are like shining magical jewels in the forest, and it’s such a delight to catch a glimpse of them🌲✨. #calypsoorchid #calypsobulbosa #calypso #nativeorchid #wildflowersoforegon #oregonwildflowers #fairyslipper #fawnlilybotanica https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlMHk1ndqZ/?igshid=n9ylwnp7n8kj

While walking back down my driveway, I glanced to my right and within 5 feet of the driveway found these two Lily-leaves Twayblade. Growing in High open shade, right alongside the logs of a locust tree I had cut down in October. They seem to be thriving with more light, as can be witnessed by the larger leaf and quantity of flower buds. . . . #nativeorchid #nativeflowers #terrestrialorchid #lilyleavedtwayblade #wncmountains #upperhickorynutgorge #blueridgemountains #orchid #shadegarden #woodlandgarden #southernappalachia #southernappalachians #liparis #liparisliliifolia #ilovegardening #ilovewhereilive (at Gerton Fire and Rescue) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxlBJEyDZYG/?igshid=1plmpcmy8jjl3

Orchids can be such unique plants and have very odd flowers. Yet, I LOVE THEM! This is a Lily-leaved Twayblade. I found it several years ago after it flowered. It is growing under a heavily leaved Rhodedendron. It gets a bit of sunlight in the late afternoon. The crest of the day it is deeply shaded. I thought I found two others after they flowered, growing about 10 feet away but haven't seen them yet. . . . #terrestrialorchid #nativeorchid #wncnativeplants #blueridgemountains #upperhickorynutgorge #southernappalachia #avl #gtown #ilovewhereilive #shadegarden #woodlandgarden #wncmountains (at Gerton Fire and Rescue) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxjArMzjugm/?igshid=575dqfesi68w

Wile the Pink Lady Slippers are finishing their time in the spotlight the Yellow Lady Slippers begin take the stage. I've a number of patches in my 'yard' this one is 10 feet off my driveway. . . . #terrestrialorchid #nativeflowers #nativeorchid #wncmountains #orchidspecies #orchidsofinstagram #orchid #wncnativeplants #woodlandgarden #shadegarden #cypripediumpubescens #cypripedium #ilovewhereilive #yellow (at Gerton Fire and Rescue) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxe3fLVjc0G/?igshid=oz8fvs7utcu5

It is still orchid season here in the mountains of WNC. I am finding Fall Coral Root, or #corallorhiza odontorhiza all around my yard! This one is along my driveway. I will be posting more pics. This orchid produces no leaves. There are no known pollinators and can be self pollinating because the flower buds may not open. #nativeorchid #terrestrialorchid #orchidspecies #orchidsofinstagram #orchid #fallcoralroot #wncmountains #nativeplants #selfpollinate #diminutive #tiny #miniscule #inconspicuous #ilovewhereilive (at Gerton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnt0IYZHRZ1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dcecsakscz3b

Happy and excited to be out exploring my yard and find this #lilyleavedtwayblade in full bloom! #ilovewhereilive #liparis #liparislilifolia #terrestrialorchid #nativeorchid #wncmountains #orchidsofinstagram #orchidspecies #orchid #gardening #nativeplants #nativeflora (at Gerton, North Carolina)

Previous years I had only found two showy orchis plants growing in my yard. Today I found five all within a 20 foot area. Four of them (not this one) had at least 3 growths and a couple had five growths. Having not seen them previous years leaves me wondering if the plants can be dormant some years and then BOOM just shoot up with gusto. #wncmountains #nativeorchid #ncnativeplants #showyorchis #galearisspectabilis #orchid #terrestrialorchid #showyorchid #orchidspecies #orchidsofinstagram (at Gerton, North Carolina)