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Kodiak Keyflower Orchid

Dactylorhiza aristata var. kodiakensis

Photo by Machi
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Description:

Endemic subspecies to the island. Photo 2 shows the flowers. They are very plentiful, but this year I have noticed many with the spotted leaves and I have not noticed it so much in past years. I don't think it is a disease but I'm not sure what is causing the variation.

Habitat:

Densely vegetated field overlooking the ocean

Reference Links:

Kodiak Keyflower - Dactylorhiza aristata - Overview, Dactylorhiza aristata - Wikipedia, Dactylorhiza aristata (Fischer's Orchid, Keyflower): Go Orchids

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PublishedJuly 25, 2018

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