more on the orchid which suspected occurrence held up a a public works
project in Virginia :
"Fewer than 500 small whorled pogonia plants, also called Isotria
medeoloides, have been found in 15 to 20 sites in Virginia, said Chris
Ludwig, chief biologist in the natural heritage division of the Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation.
In addition to being on the federal endangered species list, the plants are
classified as endangered under the Virginia Endangered Plant and Insect
Species Act."
source :
http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-sou--rareorchid0527may27,0,1399499.story?coll=dp-headlines-virginia
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