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Unknown single pink-flower plant

13 years ago

I have seen this plant on two of my hikes now. One on top of Mcafee's Knob near Roanoke and now another at Apple Orchard Falls. Basically the plant grows on or near rocky/sandy surfaces near tops of mountains. It also seems to be in partial-full shade.

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:201974}}

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missingtheobvious
13 years ago
Pink lady's slipper?
http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/cypripediumacau.html
anitamo
13 years ago
Looks like a Lady's Slipper. Compare with the link.

Here is a link that might be useful: lady's slipper
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hikerman90
Original Author
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Thank you guys, that's definately what it is. Surprising that this is the first time I've ever seen any.

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