Logo Pogonias and more - May 2019
Germany Valley, Rabun Co.
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A revisit to a friend's property in Rabun Co. to photograph these uncommon orchids.

Pogonia
Large Whorled Pogonia   (Isotria verticillata)


Pogonia

A sampling of Pogonias follows:


Pogonia



Pogonia



Pogonia
Large Whorled Pogonia   (Isotria verticillata)


Pogonia



Ladys_Slippers
As in 2018, a number of Pink Lady's Slippers (Cypripedium acaule) were blooming.


Catesby_Trillium
Catesby's Trillium (Trillium catesbaei)


Little_Brown_Jugs
Little Brown Jugs (Hexastylis arifolia)



I made a return visit 3 days later, after hearing that I'd missed a double-flowered orchid here.

Pogonia
Double-flowered Pogonia at center


Pogonia
Closer view of the double-flowered plant


Indian_Cucumber_Root
Due to the similar whorl of leaves (not shown well in this image), Indian
Cucumber Root (Medeola virginiana) is sometimes confused for Pogonia.



Pogonia

A few more Pogonias:


Pogonia



Pogonia
Large Whorled Pogonia   (Isotria verticillata)



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