Galearis spectabilis – Showy Orchis

Showy Orchis is of the most beautiful orchids in our woods.  It varies in color from nearly white, to magenta.  It’s fairly common here, and blooms at the end of May and beginning of June.

5/24/2005

Galearis spectabilis 5-24-05 1

 

5/24/2005

Galearis spectabilis 5-24-05 2

 

5/19/2003

Galearis spectabilis 5-19-03 1

 

5/25/2008

Galearis spectabilis 5-25-08 1

 

5/28/2003

Galearis spectabilis 5-28-03

 

5/17/2015

Galearis spectabilis 5-17-15 3

 

5/20/2011

Galearis spectabilis 5-20-11 2

 

5/20/2011

Galearis spectabilis 5-20-11 1