Wild Orchids in Colorado and Utah
For today’s summer solstice, enjoy these orchids happily growing wild in Colorado and Utah. The first row of photos features the Spotted Coralroot, an unusual leafless plant which only appears above ground when it blooms. Despite this peculiarity, its flowers are spectacular, as are its deep red stems. Below, the second row of pictures highlights a Stream Orchid. This tough species ranges from southwest Canada to northwest Mexico. As its common name suggests, it likes to live near water. The final photo shows a Painted Milkvetch plant. It’s not an orchid, but certainly has wonderfully colorful seedpods. Photos courtesy of Brenda Hogue.
If you find orchids in the wild, never remove or damage them. Do not cut their flowers, and be careful not to trample them or nearby plants. Take away only memories and photos.
Check out these earlier posts about Coralroots, Stream Orchids, and other native species:
- A Weird Coralroot Orchid Grows in Austin
- These Coralroot Orchids Are Welcoming Summer
- More Native Colorado Orchids
- Native Colorado Orchids
- Stream Orchid
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