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Alaska rein orchid for some reason I associate orchids with wet areas, but these lovely little green orchids prefer dry, even sunny spots. Geotagged,Piperia unalascensis,Slender-spire orchid,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Alaska rein orchid

for some reason I associate orchids with wet areas, but these lovely little green orchids prefer dry, even sunny spots.

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''Piperia unalascensis'' is a species of orchid known by the common names slender-spire orchid, Alaska piperia and Alaska rein orchid. It is native to much of western North America from Alaska to the southwestern United States, as well as eastern sections of Canada and the Great Lakes. It can be found in forest, woodland, and scrub habitat, often in dry areas. This orchid grows erect to about 70 centimeters in maximum height. The basal leaves are up to 15 centimeters long by 4 wide. Leaves higher.. more

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Jul 25, 2017. Captured Jul 23, 2017 10:52 in 101-183 Gold Hill Rd, Enumclaw, WA 98022, USA.
  • X-E2
  • f/1.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO640
  • 55mm