Fairy Slipper at Anderson Lake State Park
 

Shows the whole plant including the basal leaf:


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very nice! charming little thing :)

Thanks, friend.

Delicate looking little guy but sure is pretty. The picture is really nice too.:biggrin:
Joann

Thanks, Joann and Tindo.

What a wonderful delicate little one.

Do you know if it grows more leaves after flowering, or is it always just the one?

It only has one leaf, but occasionally a plant will produce two leaves instead of one.