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Phantom Orchid

Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Cephalanthera austiniae
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Phantom Orchid © 2001 Ken and Leona Beatty

Flower: White except for yellow spots, delicately scented, 3 petals

Blooms: June to July

Leaves: Leafless

Height: 9 to 20 inches

Found: In shade of coniferous forests

Tidbits: The Phantom Orchid is a saprophyte (a plant that feeds on dead material). It rests many years without displaying a stem. This orchid is a rare plant.

 

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