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[Ghost Hunter]

I photographed this little orchid while slogging out in Fakahatchee late 2010. Not sure what it is though as I can't seem to find it exactly in the Native Orchids book. It's not a very big plant....about 4-5" or so. It has elongated & ridged leaved and had 2 old inflorescence which were about 4" long and rather thin. It was out of bloom, but I can't imagine it had very large flowers. This was the only one I saw and I searched a very large area where I found it.

Any ideas? Thanks In advance.

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[Ghost Hunter]

Another pic.

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[Justin Parkkonen]

Looks to me like an Ionopsis utricularioides. They don't usually grow on thick trunks like that though.

[flhiker]

Justin is right it is a Ionopsis. Nice.

[Ghost Hunter]

Sweetness!!!!! I've been dying to find one all year and little did I know I photographed it on my 2nd trip.

Thanks guys!


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[Tindomul]

Very kool foliage.