Platanthera
 P. macrophylla, sized. The large, succulent leaves are a marvel to behold! Gros Morne Trail, Nfld7/17/07 |
 Platanthera orbiculata forma lehorsii (pad-leaved orchis, dwarfed form) J.T. Cheeseman P. Park, Nfld 7/18/07 |
 P. orbiculata forma lehorsii, entire plant, 10" tall. J.T. Cheesman Park Nfld 7/18/07 |
 A riot of Platanthera orbiculata (pad-leaved orchis) growing next to, and into, the trail. Gros Morne Trail, NL 7/17/07 |
 P. orbiculata in bud (the story of my life) Woodridge Bog, MB 7/10/08 |
 Platanthera pallida (pale fringed orchis) group. Napeague, NY 8/3/07 |
 P. pallida, illuminated by the late afternoon sun. Napeague, NY 8/3/07 |
 P. pallida. Napeague, NY 8/3/07 |
 P. pallida raceme. Napeague, NY 8/2/08 |
 P. pallida, close-up. Napeague, NY 8/3/07 |
 Platanthera peramoena (purple fringeless orchis) Paint Bank, VA 7/20/08 |
 P. peramoena, just opening. Paint Bank, VA 7/20/08 |
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