First Ghost

[flhiker]

You may encounter catsclaw, sawgrass and lots of sticks and twigs. which can cause scratches and cuts. Thats the reason I wear long cloths.and it helps with the mosquitos too! Your choice

[JennS]

Long clothes are definitely in order then.

What is the orchid hunting season? I mean, is there a certain time when it would be too late to go because nothing would be in bloom anymore? I don't want to wait too long....

[flhiker]

It is Ghost and tempensis season now! but other bloom too.. The place in its self is amazing, flowering orchids are icing on the cake.

[JennS]

About how long does the season last? How much longer does it continue for?

What is Tempensis...I know I should know this, but I don't Help....

[gixrj18]

Jenn, they are talking about Encyclia tampensis (the Florida butterfly orchid).
Hey Dave, is the one in Corkscrew Sanctuary the one you go see? Or do you know of a different one? I was going to go see that one this weekend, but I was under the understanding that it could be seen from a boardwalk. Do you know anything about that? I don't mind a little hike...I just want to be prepared, if that's the case.

[JennS]

Thanks for filling me in. I have seen that word plenty of times, but I have never known what it meant...so thank you!

[flhiker]

Hi Jasen, Yes you can see it from the boardwalk with binoculars or scope. Last year they had a spotting scope set up for you to see it.
Jen Ghost orchid can bloom into Sept. Oct. but your chances of finding one is much slimmer. July and Aug. Are the best times.

[JennS]

Ok good. I was thinking the end of July or so? Well, I guess the week I am thinking is really the beginning of August.

[Swamper]

Hey Jenn, did you ever make your trip into the swamp?

[martinvermillion]

I hope to plan a trip to the swamp someday soon. I can't imagine how nice it would be to see one the way nature really wants it to be.