Native orchids in Yellowstone area?

[Htsorchid]

I was thinking since spring in this part of the country hasn't happened yet I should do some thinking about hunting for some orchids this spring time. I live about an hour away from Yellowstone and the weather has been cold with snow flakes still falling with rain. I was wondering if anybody on board knew what kind of Orchids grow in the wild out in south east Idaho or around Yellowstone area/Jackson hole Wyoming area??

[ronaldhanko]

"Twelve species of orchids are found in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Several places in Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks are home to the Calypso Orchid, also known as Fairyslipper. The calypso orchid is resembles a lady’ slipper and appears in abundance in shady areas in coniferous forests and near lakes. Two of the many places to find them include Emma Matilda Lake and Specimen Creek. : The Specimen Creek area is also known for delicate pink Calypso Orchid often found in large patches. Emma Matilda Lake is in the Jackson Lake area of Grand Teton National Park. (Directions: G o up Pacific Creek Road, 4 miles east of Jackson Lake Junction on the road to the Moran entrance. There is a pullout for Emma Matilda Lake 2 miles up this road, or you can go one-half mile farther, take a left on Two Ocean Lake Road, and go to the Two Ocean Lake trailhead parking lot.)"

Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone Wildflowers - TripAdvisor

[ronaldhanko]

Calypso bulbosa ought to be in bloom in some of these areas now.

[ronaldhanko]

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[Htsorchid]

Thanks!!!!!!! This gives me a great start on my hunting. I want to go in a couple of weeks! Thanks Ron!