Twayblade -- Liparis lilifolia



Family Orchidaceae (Orchid family)

This odd-looking flower is one of our few native orchids. The raceme of flowers is produced in late May or early June, bearing purplish-brown iridescent flowers that bloom from the bottom to the top.


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