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Calypso Orchid A calypso orchid pushed through thick organic litter left behind after a logging operation. These small flowers are very beautiful, and different from most other wildflowers in the area. Growing in western Montana. Calypso bulbosa,Calypso orchidfairy slipper,Geotagged,Montana,Spring,United States,wildflowers Click/tap to enlarge

Calypso Orchid

A calypso orchid pushed through thick organic litter left behind after a logging operation. These small flowers are very beautiful, and different from most other wildflowers in the area. Growing in western Montana.

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The Calypso orchidfairy slipper

The Calypso orchid, also known as the fairy slipper or Venus's slipper, is a perennial member of the orchid family found in undisturbed northern and montane forests. It has a small pink, purple, pinkish-purple, or red flower accented with a white lip, darker purple spottings, and yellow beard.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by travismorhardt
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Uploaded May 2, 2015. Captured Apr 26, 2015 14:29 in Kootenai National Forest, West Bull Lake Road, Noxon, MT 59853, USA.
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  • NIKON D3300
  • f/5.0
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO400
  • 42mm