2016-06-07b rare native orchids of switzerland by mona65

2016-06-07b rare native orchids of switzerland

Catching a glimpse of a rare orchid growing in the wild is a moment to be treasured! Conservation is critical for the survival of our native orchids. Like other rare plants, orchids survive only in their natural settings where they can pollinate and obtain the nutrients they need to grow and reproduce. Those orchids depend on mycorrhizal fungal associations to survive and reproduce.

In the picture 9 of Switzerlands rare wild orchids, found in one day.

1. Spotted (Marsh) Orchid Species / Dactylorhiza Species / Fingerwurz (Knabenkraut) Spezies
2. Lesser Butterfly Orchid / Platanthera bifolia / Weisse Waldhyazinte
3. Spotted (Marsh) Orchid Species / Dactylorhiza Species / Fingerwurz (Knabenkraut) Spezies
4. White Helleborine / Cephalanthera damasonium / Weisses Waldvögelein
5. Common Twayblad / Listera ovata (Synonym: Neottia ovata) / Grosses Zweiblatt
6. Fly Orchid / Ophrys insectifera / Fliegen-Ragwurz
7. Bird's-Nest Orchid / Neottia nidus-avis / Nestwurz
8. Short-Spurred Fragrant Orchid / Gymnadenia odoratissima / Wohlriechende Handwurz
9. European Lady Slipper Orchid / Cypripedium calceolus / Europäischer Frauenschuh

Please note: Orchid names are always in flux and the once valid scientific names of species are not constant. Some species have been diversified or recognized as hybrids by nowadays scientist, with genetic methods. It may be that my nomenclature consists of trivial names and is outdated.
Amazing.
June 7th, 2016  
Gorgeous!
June 7th, 2016  
fav! what an amazing collection, wonderful to be able to see and photograph these all in one day.
June 7th, 2016  
WOW, how lucky & exciting for you to find all them in one day! That's amazing in itself, not to mention the 9 lovely images you shot to show us. A very beautiful collage M. :)
June 7th, 2016  
Wow! What a stunning collage
June 7th, 2016  
beautiful. reminds me to go see if I can find adam and eve orchid! (should be time ... and I'll look up the current botanical name if I post it.)
June 7th, 2016  
Wonderful. It's all about habitat not individual species. Make large biodiverse habitat and species will come.
June 7th, 2016  
Beautiful!
June 7th, 2016  
Lovely combination
June 7th, 2016  
Now that's exciting to find all these different orchids in the wild!!
Lovely collage, very nicely presented Mona!
It's it so nice to be able to spend time with your parents, treasure it!
June 7th, 2016  
You are so right about seeing them is a moment to be treasured. Lovely collage.
June 8th, 2016  
Terrific collection.
June 8th, 2016  
Nice collage!
June 8th, 2016  
Stunning collection :) fav
June 8th, 2016  
Beautiful shots beautifully laid out.
June 8th, 2016  
All great finds
June 9th, 2016  
Stunning arrangement of these delicate orchids!
June 9th, 2016  
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