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Phantom orchid
Cephalanthera austiniae
49.0568, -122.285
Field Notes
Description:
This rare orchid is red-listed in BC due to loss of habitat.
It is a myco-heterotroph. It parasites fungi that are in mycorrhizal relationships with vascular plants.
Habitat:
Pacific temperate rain forest of fir, hemlock, maple, alder & birch. Undergrowth of Oregon grape and Vanilla leaf with forest floor mulch of needles and decaying leaves.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 28, 2011
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