Gymnadeniopsis integra (Yellow fringless orchid)

On a recent trip to southeastern North Carolina, we saw many orchids and other wildflowers. A group of us met in the Green Swamp Preserve -- a rich, diverse, wild area managed by The Nature Conservancy.

This is a fairly rare orchid that has chosen to grow where we can find it. It has come up in this one location for the past few years. I hope it continues to do so...