Platanthera conspicua (Southern White Fringed orchid)

The second day of my two-day trip to the Carolina coastal plain took me to southeastern North Carolina -- home of Brunswick County and the Green Swamp Preserve. The target species for this trip were the mid-Summer fringed orchids. We were very successful in our search, with wild orchids being seen in profusion.

To check out the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog.