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Small Purple-Fringed Orchid

Platanthera psycodes

Photo by LindaKing2
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Surprisingly easy to miss if you are not looking closely. This beautiful orchid is bright purple with small flowers that resemble ladies dancing or faeries.

Habitat:

High elevation roadside ditches

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PublishedJuly 27, 2014

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