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Rose Pagonia

Pogonia ophioglossoides

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a beautiful tiny orchid. It's common name, Rose Pagonia, describes the blossom's pinkish lavender color. Leaves can vary somewhat with some being long and slender and others slightly oval.

Habitat:

I found this plant growing in a bog in northern Minnesota (US).

Notes:

This beautiful orchid is also known as "snake-mouth orchid."

Reference Links:

Pogonia ophioglossoides (L.) Ker Gawl.

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