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19 plants found

var virginica

debated Palaka too

Southern Glades Trail

State Champion, Nominated and Measured April 2017.

All non-native vines were removed from the tree after this photo.

Maryland State Champion. Identified by Rod Simmons, Jane Hill, Marylant Native Plant Society, et al.

Berry

Possible hybrids? Labellum shape seemed more akin to S. arcisepala than S. ochroleuca, both of which are growing in the immediate area.

on a roadside bank
There were about 15 plants over about a 50 foot stretch of roadside with 8-10 plants in bloom. This plant was in a cluster of 5 plants near the center.

Note yellow eyes w/ dark stripe through pupil; large yellow spot behind eyes; prominent red on marginal scutes; dark olive skin w/ red stripes on neck, legs and tail; yellow stripes on head and chin.