Western Heart-leaved Twayblade

[ronaldhanko]

We found a few plants on the grounds of the Au Sable Institute in Coupeville when we were there looking for Coralroots. Often very abundant when found.



More photos here:

Native Orchids of the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian Rockies: Coralroots and Twayblades on Whidbey Island

[nenella]

I always like seeing your photos of native orchids. Thanks for sharing. Cool pics with the spider webs and spider.

[WhiteRabbit]

wow - great finds! Beautiful photos as always!

[Bud]

Beautiful bulbous flowers....the colors are gorgeous and the silken webbing all over the flowers makes a very natural touch

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks, Nenella, Sonya and Bud.

Bud, the bulbous back of the flower is the ovary and very quickly swells like that after the flower is open - don't know if these are self-pollinating but wouldn't be surprised.

Nenella, I used to try to clean up the plants a bit but now prefer to just shoot them as they are, with the debris, insects, webs, etc., in place.

[Tindomul]

Nice!

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks again, Tindo. You and the other mods are always on deck. Really appreciate all your work. You're the ones who keep this best-of-all-forums going.