I thought I would highlight a couple of shots of one of my favorite orchids that is native to the southeastern United States.  I’ve been lucky enough to see this flower blooming in 3 different (and all new to me!) locations this summer.  The glowing orange color of the orange-fringed orchid (aka yellow-fringed orchid, yellow-fringed orchis, Platanthera ciliaris) rising from the sere greens in a late summer boggy area are always quick to attract the eye.  A closer look at the delicate beauty of the individual blossoms never ceases to cause me to marvel and smile.

 

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Orange-fringed Orchid Inflorescence

 

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Orange-fringed Orchid Blossom

 

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Orange-fringed Orchid Blossom

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