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Showy Orchis

Galearis spectabilis

Description:

Short stalk rising between two large, glossy leaves and topped by white and pink to deep lavender flowers.

Habitat:

Rich, damp woods and swamp edges

Notes:

In the long spur of this beautiful, fragrant orchid is a syrup very rich in sugar.

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Lindsy
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Lindsy

St. Michael, Minnesota, USA

Spotted on May 5, 2012
Submitted on May 6, 2012

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