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Posted: 29 Aug 2019


Taken: 17 Jun 2019

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1/40 f/9.0 119.0 mm ISO 800

Canon EOS 7D Mark II

EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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wildflower
california
cephalanthera
austiniae
phantom orchid


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Phantom Orchid

Phantom Orchid
This orchid, the only species in its genus to be found in North America, is without chlorophyll and without leaves. It lives, via a symbiotic relationship with a fungus, off decaying material on the forest floor. We had seen these in southern Washington and found them again in northern California.

just"jj", Nouchetdu38, Esther, Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ and 7 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Fine with the dark background.
5 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
Wow, fascinating! I never knew there could be orchids akin to fungus! Excellent capture, Ron.
5 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
oh !! Exquise
5 years ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
Stunningly beautiful!
5 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Fantastic symbiosis!!
Delicate and beautiful!

Many thanks for sharing and for the interestin information, Ron!
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Sure very delicate ! ******
5 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Amazing how it has evolved. A lovely shot of this unusual orchid.
5 years ago.

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