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Cranefly Orchid
Tipularia discolor
33.9765, -83.7337
Field Notes
Description:
Cluster of plants of cranefly orchid. Each plant puts out a single leaf to absorb sunlight during winter. Leaves have two or three longitudinal ‘ribs’ and often have ‘dimples’ with dark marks. Undersides of leaves are purple.
Habitat:
Growing in leaf litter in predominantly hardwood forest.
Notes:
Leaves will die off in late spring/early summer. Plants will flower in July-August. This orchid is found at many locations in this park.
Reference Links:
Crane-fly Orchid
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PublishedMarch 14, 2017
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