finnbay Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 This unobtrusive orchid is difficult to find because it is small and blends so well into the duff it grows in. These plants are only about 8 inches high and the flowers are almost invisible until you put your nose right up to the plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Nice images, Ken! Glad they opened up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 very nice pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmeyer Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Very nice as usual Ken! Also thanks for the information about them. It's always nice to learn a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Fine work Mr. Hupila! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_redhorse Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 "Kaunis Kukka".....Nice find Ken!...I've never seen one of these little beauties yet...but then again I guess I wouldn't have known what I was looking at anyways ....now I know!....I'll be watching the swamps for one!(assuming they grow in bogs).....12 days of vacation starting tomorrow...maybe I'll find one!(between my canoe/flyrod outings of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Guy Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Those are really nice images ! I have never seen those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbay Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Jonny,These actually grow on high ground. Isn't a swamp around for several hundred feet. These have been growing in the same spot for over ten years, and it's high ground, partly shaded, lots of duff laying around. When I first saw them there years ago, I walked past them and thought they were the dead stalks of some other plant. I had just gotten interested in orchids and something told me to take a closer look. Glad I did. You really can't see their beauty until you are within inches of the plant. Good luck! Hope you find some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_redhorse Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks for the info Ken....Will be looking for these guys!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Jonny, the spotted coralroot is a VERY common orchid. As Ken mentioned, it usually goes unnoticed because it is so short and unobtrusive. Look in drier sunny/semi sunny locations where you find large-leaved asters and ferns. It is occasionally found in wetter habitats. The stalks are very bright red. It will be blooming for another few weeks, so you have a good chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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