Orchidaceae Calopogon tuberosus Bletia tuberosa Cathea tuberosa Limodorum tuberosum Helleborine tuberosa Tuberous Bearded Grasspink Orchid

Calopogon tuberosus | ©2015 David Allio

 

Bearded Grasspink Orchid Calopogon tuberosus is usually found in sunny wetlands and bogs of eastern North America1, however this wild orchid was found growing in the Jefferson National Forest on the edge of heavily shaded woodlands. It is considered rare in three Canadian provinces and fifteen of the United States, including Virginia.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 105mm | exposure: f/36 – 1/2 sec – ISO 100
accessories: tripod and off-camera Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight


1USDA.gov. PLANTS Database, Web. 25 June 2015. plants.usda.gov.