"Hawaii, 5 native orchids... Massachusetts, 50, according to orchid expert Philip E. Keenan, author of "Wild Orchids Across America." ... Hawaii... the low native-species count is due to the fact that the islands are geographically isolated...
[Massachusetts] wild orchids... some of the most popular include the Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule), Showy Lady's Slipper (C. reginae) and Yellow Lady's Slipper (C. pubescens), although the last one is not native to New England but is commonly grown... Lesser-known types include Isotria verticillata, known as the Large Whorled Pogonia; and Goodyera pubescens, the Downy Rattlesnake Plantain." URL : http://www.telegram.com/article/20071026/NEWS/710260482/1102 ************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
