Western Heart-leaved Twayblade
 

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.

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More photos here:

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

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

wow - great finds! Beautiful photos as always!

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

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.

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.