It’s been a couple years since I’ve been able to add another new orchid species to my Missouri photography list. I am now down to only two remaining orchids on my list of 36 forms that can be found in the Show-me State.
Although Dactylorhiza viridis has one of the largest global ranges of any orchid species – ranging across Eurasia, Canada and the U.S., it is very uncommon in Missouri and surrounding states. Many thanks to my friends who helped get me on this small population that was within a couple hours drive from St. Louis.
Here are a couple of closeups of the flowers of this interesting little orchid.
A Thousand Acres of Silphiums 