Jim Fowler's photos with the keyword: Platanthera

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Now blooming in my front yard bog garden.

Now blooming in my front yard bog garden.

Probably at their peak. The light was a bit better this time, since it was not during the middle of the day. These are native, terrestrial orchids that are frequently found along the Atlantic coastal plain. They are growing in my front yard bog garden along with pitcher plants, sundews, and Venus' fly-traps.