Jul
17
Native Orchids
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Wednesday, July 17th, 2024
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
We have 47 species of native orchids in Wisconsin (and one introduced). Worldwide, only the sunflower/composite family is larger. Plants range in size from nearly 4 foot tall showy lady’s slippers to several that may only be 4 inches tall, with green adders mouth having the tiniest flowers (less than ⅛ inch).
Laurie and Rich have been searching and photographing them since 1998.Laurie is a long-time Wild Ones member and newsletter editor. In this talk, she will share her knowledge about how to get familiar with our native orchids and how to look for them in the wild.