Isotria verticillata (Large Whorled Pogonia)

This morning, Walter Ezell and I met Keith Bradley in Brevard, North Carolina to photograph a couple of early orchid species. What with the heavy rain that is predicted for the next five days, we decided that even if we were a bit early, we would be happy to see what was in bloom.

Isotria verticillata is one orchid species that I last photographed eight or nine years ago, and I was very excited to see it in bloom today.

To read more about this trip and see additional images, please go to Jim's Blog...