Early/yellow Coralroot Orchid

[MonikaC]

Corallorhiza trifida. I saw this while hiking with a friend yesterday, but didn't have my camera with me, so went back today with camera. These are kind of rare around here, but are circumpolar and the only variety found in Eurasia. It's nutrition comes from photosynthesis as well as through a symbiotic relationship with the neighboring plants (ectomycorhrizal fungi)

 

[AlanLichty]

The stem colors are quite amazing. Usually it's the blooms that catch our eyes but the blooms here are almost subtle compared to the stems. Nice find.

 

[MonikaC]

The stem colors are quite amazing. Usually it's the blooms that catch our eyes but the blooms here are almost subtle compared to the stems. Nice find.

Just a tinge of green for photosynthesis in the stems. You should have them in your area, too, though Mark Turner, author of Wildflowers of the PNW left it out of his book as he wasn't able to find it until 5 years later!

 

[Trent Watts]

This is beautiful Monika. Love the story as well.

 

[AlanLichty]

Just a tinge of green for photosynthesis in the stems. You should have them in your area, too, though Mark Turner, author of Wildflowers of the PNW left it out of his book as he wasn't able to find it until 5 years later!

I'd certainly remember it if I saw one of these out in the wild and would have shot it with any camera I had!

 

[JimFox]

What an amazing flower Monika! I am really glad you went back for it!

 

[MonikaC]

This is beautiful Monika. Love the story as well.

I'd certainly remember it if I saw one of these out in the wild and would have shot it with any camera I had!

What an amazing flower Monika! I am really glad you went back for it!

The yellow is very striking -- hard to miss. At least if you're not in your own little world & not looking at where you are!