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Posted: 10 Jul 2013


Taken: 11 Jul 2012

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1/80 f/14.0 100.0 mm ISO 1000

Canon EOS 7D

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gigantea
epipactis
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Epipactis gigantea

Epipactis gigantea
Known as the Stream Orchid for its propensity for wetter areas and also as the Chatterbox for its moveable lip which "chatters" up and down in the slightest breeze, Epipactis gigantea is one of our more colorful native orchids. It is fairly rare in Washington but can be quite common in some areas. This was photographed in southern Oregon and a close look will show a small bee which spent a great deal of time working its way under the anther cap of the upper flower and which finally carried away the pollinia.

nativeorchidsofthepacificnorthwest.blogspot.com/2012/07/stream-orchids-and-western-ladies.html

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 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Fantastic Orchid Capture here Ron. Well done Love it. Up there with your usual very best. Hugs Tess.
11 years ago.
 Fizgig
Fizgig
Beautiful orchid!! Fabulous shot, too -- the bokeh is awesome.
11 years ago.

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