Yet another week of not-spring has gone by…but I’m feeling optimistic. Looking very forward to sunshine-filled summer hiking trips and a possible sighting of this fascinating Alberta wildflower, striped coralroot (Corallorhiza striata). To find out why this plant isn’t green, check out a previous post I did about coralroots way back in 2013.
Enjoy your weekend! What projects are you working on (gardening or otherwise)?
Flowery Prose 
Amazing plant.Is this an orchid?
Yes, it is. It’s always a treat to find them when out walking. 🙂
How fascinating, Sheryl. Thanks for the link I’d have had no idea what this plant was never mind the extraordinary colour.
Thanks this is realy a beauty
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The plant world always amazes me! I love coming across specimens like this. 🙂
This is such a beauty! I would love to be able to see one for real!
I’m always thrilled to find a little clump of them! They’re so delicate-looking and I love that amazing colour.
Gorgeous!
Definitely a unique beauty!
How beautiful, and the photograph is excellent as well
Thanks so much – they’re really lovely little things.