Wild orchid season begins in May and, spanning a number of species, seems to run through July. Indeed, on May 1st there appeared the particularly early-season orchid, the Fairy Slipper. And it appeared in surprisingly great numbers (last year there had been few).
Dozens of the western variety of Fairy Slipper appeared on the hillside.
I found this small group of Fairy Slippers particularly appealing.
Such beauty in a small flower. Thank you for sharing
I have not seen these beautiful flowers for a very long time! They are gorgeous Alistair. Thank you for the lovely photos!
Calypso orchids?
I must start searching for their beauty…thanks, Alistair!
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I found my first just today!
Knowing they are out there helped me find one, with its back to me, today. Thank you Alistair.
How lovely. Thank you again