Brownish green to dark brown may be the bloom colors of the Appalachian Twayblade (Listera smallii).
Specifically, the wild orchid shows variety in its bloom color. For example, it also may flower in shades of pink, white or yellow. Whatever the color, the bloom color complements in terms of the darker range and contrasts in terms of the lighter with the green to brown color of the plant's tall, slender stem.
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June and July is the bloom time of the Appalachian Twayblade (Listera smallii).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms in the early and middle months of summer. It often may be found in the cool, moist shade under rhododendrons. It will be difficult to miss since where there is one, there tends to be an entire colony.
Purple is the color of the bloom color of the Many-flowered Coral Root (Corallorhiza maculata).Specifically, the flowers and the stem display about the same purple to bronze color. But the bloom has a white lip that is spotted purple. Yellow spots the flower's center.
Orange is the bloom color of the Yellow Fringeless Orchid (Habenaria integra).Specifically, this wild orchid does not vary much in its bloom color. The flowers form a cylindrical cluster at the very top of the plant's stem. They may be orange or yellow.
Yellow is the bloom color of the Pale Coral Root (Corallorhiza trifida).Specifically, this wild orchid does not vary in color. It has yellow flowers. But the floral lip always is white.
Yellow is the bloom color of the Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium calceolus).Specifically, this wild orchid does not vary in bloom color. The flowers always display a bright yellowness that stands out in a vegetational crowd. The color forms a beautiful contrast with the lush green of the plant's stout stem and thick leaves.
The 'bloom' on a beef carcass refers to the deep pinkish red color that develops as the carcass cools. A stronger bloom generally reflects a higher quality of meat.
Purple is the bloom color of the Mauve Sleekwort (Liparis lilifolia).Specifically, the bloom combines the colors green and purple. For example, each of the narrow sepals is pale green. Each side petal is purple. The lip may range in its purple color from pale to having a brownish cast.
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Purple is the bloom color of the Large Twayblade (Liparis lilifolia).Specifically, the sepals are pale green. The side petals are purple. The lip may be pale to brownish purple.
White is the bloom color of the Large Round-leaved Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid flowers at the top of a long, slender, smooth stem. The cluster of 10-20 delicate flowers form a cylindrical cluster. The white bloom color often may be tinged with green.
White is the bloom color of the Round-leaved Rein Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid flowers at the top of a long, slender, smooth stem. The cluster of 10-20 delicate flowers form a cylindrical cluster. The white bloom color often may be tinged with green.