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Assorted Botanical Finds June, 2026 |
All Text & Images: Copyright (2026) |
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Assorted Botanical Finds June, 2026 |
All Text & Images: Copyright (2026) |
| 1 - Brasstown Bald - June 23, 2026 I visited Mt. Enotah (aka Brasstown Bald) to see if I could find any Appalachian Twayblade (Neottia smallii, formerly Listera smallii). This orchid is ranked S2 - Imperiled in Georgia; only a handful of populations have been found. It loves to grow in the dark under Rhododendrons. I had last seen plants here in 2019 but never caught any blooms; I managed to find two stalks in bloom today. |
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| Appalachian Twayblade (Neottia smallii) |
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| Appalachian Twayblade (Neottia smallii) |
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| There were considerably more Twayblade plants than just the two I found bolted with flowers. |
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| Mushrooms on a log There were a lot of fungi growing in the dark, moist conditions under the rhododendrons. |
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| Some type of Coral fungi. |
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| Fallen mushroom and a snail... |
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| Mushrooms on tree |