RHH's photos with the keyword: tresses

This is an older photo taken in the Muddy Meadows area of Mount Adams. Spiranthes romanzoffiana, the Hooded Ladies' Tresses, is named for the braided appearance of the flower spike. These will soon be in bloom in the areas where they can be found. They are less than a foot tall and so are easily missed, but are lovely at close range. nativeorchidsofthepacificnorthwest.blogspot.com/2011/04/h...

We traveled cross-country two weeks ago to spend some time with our children. On the way we visited Yellowstone National Park and the pictures I've posted are all from there. In a number of locations, along the Madison River, in the Fountain Paint Pots area and along the Gibbon River we found this orchid species blooming. It and the related species are referred to as Ladies' Tresses because of the braided appearance of the flower spikes. The plant grows about 6-8 inches tall and is usually found in wetter areas. Its scientific name is Spiranthes romanzoffiana. nativeorchidsofthepacificnorthwest.blogspot.com/2011/04/h...

Spiranthes porrifolia, the Western Ladies' Tresses, is one of three Spiranthes species that grow in Washington state. One of the three species is very common, the other two, including this one, are very rare. This species is known from only one location in Washington, and that right on the Washington/Oregon border. The species is more common further south In Oregon and California and this example was photographed in southern Oregon along the Rogue River. The different species of Spiranthese are known as Ladies' Tresses because of the braided appearance of the flower stems, with the flowers spiraling around the stems. ronaldhanko-orchidhunter.blogspot.com/2012/08/orchid-hunt... nativeorchidsofthepacificnorthwest.blogspot.com/2012/07/t... nativeorchidsofthepacificnorthwest.blogspot.com/2012/07/c...

This clump of Hooded Ladies' Tresses was photographed in situ at Lake Elizabeth. They bloom late in the summer and like wetter but exposed areas. nativeorchidsofthepacificnorthwest.blogspot.com/2012/09/c...