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Pogonia ophioglossoides
The rose pogonia orchid usually has only 1 flower on an erect, slender stem. It is rose or pink-colored and, unlike most orchids, has a nice fragrance. The lower lip is densely bearded near the throat with white to yellow bristles. There is 1 leaf near the middle of the stem, 4 inches long or less and 1 1/4 inches wide. It is also known as the "Snake Mouth Orchid". It is pollinated by bees.
Weeks Bay Pitcher Plant Bog. This delicate,somewhat low-growing orchid is a common component of pitcher plant bogs across our region.
Spotted on Apr 25, 2013
Submitted on May 4, 2013
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