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Old 04-14-2013, 10:29 PM
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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.



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Old 04-14-2013, 10:42 PM
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Such charming blooms!
Disgusting someone dug up the white one

I'm glad to see you here - I had been missing your posts, but understand sometimes life requires us to pay attention to other things
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Old 04-14-2013, 10:45 PM
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Thanks, Sonya. Good to be back and to see some of the many posts I've missed.
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:21 PM
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Its still too early for our native orchid to bloom, so its nice to see the ones in your area in bloom
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:26 PM
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Thanks, FD. They are quite early here this year.
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Old 04-15-2013, 11:37 AM
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very nice! I wish I had time to go look for them around here
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Very Pretty
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Thanks, Monika and S. We try to make time and usually do somehow or other.
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love the color and the shape is quite unique like a bird getting ready to fly, or so to my imagination.
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Old 04-15-2013, 10:23 PM
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We were just out to see them again this afternoon. Birds in flight, Fairy Slippers - they are all that and more. They are such an important part of spring that I can't imagine spring without them.
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