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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: Found in Trescott, Maine, July, Thurs, 19 Jul 2018, at the Bog Brook Cove Preserve, North parking lot, on Ridge …

  • Question

    Found in Trescott, Maine, July, Thurs, 19 Jul 2018, at the Bog Brook Cove Preserve, North parking lot, on Ridge Trail extension. Only plant sighted. Blooming part of upper stem missing from the end of all stem stalks!!! Kathy Crawford kcrawford46 @yahoo.com Disregard previous inquiry. Found out it's , common name, Cow wheat.

    Answer

    Dear Kathy, you've photographed pink lady's-slipper (Cypripedium acaule) after the flowers have dropped off. In this individual, the fruits haven't yet developed. Best wishes.