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04-30-2009, 03:44 AM
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Rare beauty - two flowered Rose Pogonia
Pogonia ophioglossoides, known as the Rose Pogonia or Snakemouth Orchid, is one of the most far-ranging orchids on the North American continent, being found as far north as southern Canada and as far south as south-central Florida. It is a relatively common orchid of moist, acid bogs, wet meadows, and pinelands, blooming at the height of spring (early summer in the north). Plants most of the time have a single flower (sometimes lightly scented of raspberries), but occasionally, two- and even three-flowered plants will appear within large, robust colonies. This particular plant was growing along a roadside in west-central Florida.
Canon Digital Rebel XTi, Sigma 105mm macro, 580 EX II flash shot through a diffuser, f22, 1/200s.
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04-30-2009, 03:48 AM
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That is absolutely gorgeous! and fantastic photo as well, the thought of it smelling of raspberries is divine. thank you for sharing it with us.
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04-30-2009, 09:16 AM
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Wow, what an incredible flower! And, yes, what an amazing photo!
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04-30-2009, 09:35 AM
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Great shot, Prem! (as usual) I have never seen more than one flower open on a single plant. Very cool.
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04-30-2009, 12:09 PM
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Excellent photo! And man oh man, that's a beauty! Thanks for sharing your find with us  |
04-30-2009, 06:49 PM
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Thanks, everyone, for all the kind words.
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04-30-2009, 08:47 PM
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Very nice picture! I haven't had the pleasure of seeing this one yet! Thanks for sharing
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04-30-2009, 08:58 PM
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I'm seeing it for the first time here. Very very pretty 
Super photo,Prem  |
05-01-2009, 03:03 PM
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Gorgeous! It's nice to see what's growing on your side of the pond. We have nothing similar to that one here!
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05-01-2009, 04:17 PM
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Great find!!! Now I have to go looking too.
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