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Calypso Orchid, Fairy Slipper (14511783062)

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Description: Calypso bulbosa. Family: Orchidaceae (commonly known as the orchid family). This flower is so majestic with its pink crown of erect sepals I believe it should be called "Queen of the Forest". Occurs in dry to wet coniferous forest from valleys to montane zones. Date: 22 May 2014, 10:04. Source: Calypso Orchid, Fairy Slipper. Author: Forest Service Northern Region from Missoula, MT, USA. Camera location46° 20′ 46.91″ N, 111° 11′ 01.03″ W View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 46.346363; -111.183620.

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