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Cephalanthera austiniae
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.
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.
Spotted on Jul 20, 2011
Submitted on Jul 28, 2011
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Wonderful spotting Jean! Thanks for sharing this rare orchid with us.