I have, on only one occasion seen, witnessed and observed a Western Coralroot orchid Corallorhiza maculata ssp. mertensiana in it’s native habitat. There was only one. A delicate pinkish white candy-striped stem no more than 6 inches tall. Nestled in a mossy grove under a great doug fir in the Cascade foothills. It was like finding treasure. While orchids make up one of the largest plant species (ca. 23,000) they are mostly found in tropical zones.
Here in the Northwest we only have a dozen or so which is what makes them so special. From the Mountain Ladyslipper Cypripedium montanum to the Heart Leaved Twayblade Listera cordata. These aren’t the flashy, impress your date corsage orchids, and you may just not even notice some of them unless you are looking real hard, or, like in my case, get lucky. All are deserving of up-close inspection to enjoy their delicate intricacies. Please note that many of our orchids have established complex relationships between their roots and other fungi in the forest floor. Please make sure to take care when observing.
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