kentuckiense
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This was probably my most harrowing orchid hunting experience.
These photos are of the lone Cypripedium candidum population in Maryland. The site is an extremely steep and crumbly limestone hill. The footing is extraordinarily poor. There is 5-10 foot limestone rock wall that has to be navigated (see habitat photo). It was a real pain with a tripod and a backpack full of camera gear.
After a quite a while of searching, I climbed out of a ravine and set my gear down out of frustration. While pondering if it was time to give up and turn back, I looked up and saw the pictured plant about two feet in front of me. The site was quite dangerous, and I was alone, so I didn't look for any other plants.
These photos are of the lone Cypripedium candidum population in Maryland. The site is an extremely steep and crumbly limestone hill. The footing is extraordinarily poor. There is 5-10 foot limestone rock wall that has to be navigated (see habitat photo). It was a real pain with a tripod and a backpack full of camera gear.
After a quite a while of searching, I climbed out of a ravine and set my gear down out of frustration. While pondering if it was time to give up and turn back, I looked up and saw the pictured plant about two feet in front of me. The site was quite dangerous, and I was alone, so I didn't look for any other plants.