I explored a new area of the Fakahatchee Strand last weekend hoping to find Epidendrum acunae. Got skunked on the acunae, but the consolation prizes weren't so bad!
First up:
Ionopsis utricularioides
I've wanted to photograph one of these in bloom forever... Went years without finding one, found over a dozen last weekend with at least six in bloom.
Second:
Epidendrum amphistomum
I never get tired of seeing these brilliant orchids. I like how the frame includes a few Pond Apple leaves (on the right).
Here is a close-up of some of the var. rubra flowers (taken a couple years ago):
Lastly: Calopogon tuberosis
This was actually the second orchid we found blooming last weekend (first being Bletia purpurea). We saw at least 100 of these. They ranged from brilliant pink/purple to very pale pink. Unfortunately we did not find any var. alba.
Hope you enjoy!
Ionopsis utricularioides & More
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