Goodyera pubescens (Rattlesnake Plantain Orchid)

Another day trip to one of South Carolina's premier wild places, Ashmore Heritage Preserve. It's about 40 minutes north of Greenville, SC, and is a great drive through the Appalachian foothills.

I just had to go back to the site where the Rattlesnake Plantain Orchids were blooming. The large group of 15 flowering stems is still not in full bloom, so I'll have to go back next weekend.

(See notes on the above image...)