On my last hike three weeks ago, it was way early to photograph the native stream orchid Epipactis gigantea, and today it was a little late. On this drizzly morning, the orchids in the shadier areas were still at their peak however, and I was still thrilled to see them. There are a bunch of other native orchids in New Mexico, but I haven't been lucky enough to find them. This one I can find consistently, since it isn't far off the beaten path...in fact, many of the fragile plants get crushed by the many hikers through the area. Sigh.
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