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Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis fma. bifolia

This is the rather rare bifoliate form of the Western Fairy Slipper. Ordinarily it only has one leaf, but occasionally a plant has two leaves.

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Fizgig said:

Beautiful =) Looks as if the flower exploded out of the leave cluster like fireworks =)
11 years ago

Nora Caracci said:

so lovely orchid ! exquisite portrait on its natural environment !
11 years ago ( translate )