The name Spiranthes refers to the spiralling nature of the flower head which appears to twist as it rises. The Spiranthes, of which there are several varieties, are members of the Orchid family. Ordinarily, this botanical jewel prefers wet or even boggy areas. Of course, you could say that most of western Washington qualifies as a "wet area" in most months of the year, so perhaps that accounts for why these lovely plants are doing so well.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Hooded Ladies' Tresses, Spiranthes Romanzoffiana
The name Spiranthes refers to the spiralling nature of the flower head which appears to twist as it rises. The Spiranthes, of which there are several varieties, are members of the Orchid family. Ordinarily, this botanical jewel prefers wet or even boggy areas. Of course, you could say that most of western Washington qualifies as a "wet area" in most months of the year, so perhaps that accounts for why these lovely plants are doing so well.
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