Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis, distinguished from var. americana by the white "beard" (yellow in the other variety) and the brown markings (missing in the other variety) on the lip. They are several weeks early this year, and at their peak at lower elevations.
I've been very busy and haven't been around much. Appreciate the comments and likes from the many friends here on OB and hope to be around a bit more this spring and summer. Wish everyone a pleasant and enjoyable spring and summer with lots of orchids in bloom.
Many more pictures here:
Native Orchids of the Pacific Northwest and the Canadian Rockies: First Native Orchids of the Spring
First Native Orchids of the Spring
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