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Spiranthes ovalis
Small plant in the Orchid family with a slender stalk, 2 basal leaves, and a short spire of white flowers. This is a first time spotting for Project Noah. Spiranthes ovalis is considered a rare orchid in the Southeastern US, and is considered IMPERILED (S2S3) here in Georgia. Its growing preferences include dappled shade, moist but well-drained loam or clay-loam, and the presence of specific mycorrhizal fungi.
Located near ferns in a dense mixed hardwood forest.
This orchid is cleistagamous, meaning it automatically self-pollinates via its closed flowers.
Spotted on Sep 24, 2017
Submitted on Sep 25, 2017
12 Comments
Thank you, Brian!! <3
Congratulations Flowntheloop! Great spotting and pics!
Thanks a bunch, Mark!
Congrats.
Thank you all so much! I'm flattered! And I'm so glad this beautiful little orchid is getting some attention!
Congratulations.
Fantastic spotting, congratulations!
Congratulations flowntheloop, this beautiful orchid is our Spotting of the Day!
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I agree completely, Greg. It is a true pain to get the camera to focus properly with the spiraling effect. I'm glad you think I did it justice!
I find Spiranthes hard to photograph...You have captured it beautifully.
@Greg: Thank you so much. I was excited to find this lovely flower but quite saddened to hear of its status here in Georgia.
Great series of a delicate flower.