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Orchids of Utah

The “White Bog Orchid” is already up along the Catherine’s Pass trail. It is really dry up there. They won’t be blooming for long unless we get some rain! Bruce

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Orchids of Utah Update – May & June 2012

I checked for Platanthera dilatata and Calypso bulbosa (see May & June Blooming Orchids of Utah for both Platanthera dilatata and Calypso bulbosa) at milepost 16 on the Mirror Lake highway above Kamas on May 28. Not yet. Jim C.

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Loss of a long time Member – J. Craig Jackson

It is with great surprise and sorrow that the society has learned of the passing of Craig Jackson, February 14, 2012. Craig has served several times on the board and has been active for many years. The society will greatly … Continue reading

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May & June Blooming Orchids of Utah

Here is some information on native orchids that bloom in May and June. Cypripedium parviflorum (Ladies Slipper) At one time this orchid was found in many locations in Utah. Today l only know of one location where this orchid grows … Continue reading

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July Blooming Native Orchids of Utah

A most spectacular native orchid hike is the Lake Blanch Mill B South Trail (L B Mill B) which begins in the lower S-Turn in Big Cottonwood canyon. The best time to go is the weekend nearest to July 15th. … Continue reading

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August Blooming Orchids of Utah

The blooming season is starting to wind down. The following is the blooming activity for August. Spiranthes diluvialis (Ute Ladies Tresses) This species is a listed threatened species under the Federal Endangered Species Act. The species has been collected/recorded from … Continue reading

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