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Showy Orchis

Galearis spectabilis

Description:

Three fused pink-violet sepals form a hood over a longer white petal which acts as a landing pad for pollinators.

Notes:

This pretty woodland flower is actually a species of orchid.

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JenKnight
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JenKnight

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 24, 2016
Submitted on Apr 24, 2016

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