Corallorhiza maculata, June 30, 2023
Common & scientific name
Spotted corralroot, Corallorhiza maculata
Family
Orchid, Orchidaceae
Location
Aspen grove below Highway 82, 8,700’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Like other members of its genus, this orchid has no chlorophyll, so it obtains its nutrients not from photosynthesis but through mycorrhizal fungi. It is found in our dry, spruce/fir woods. This nifty orchid must be viewed up close to be appreciated!
June 30