Showy Orchis
Galearis spectabilis
(formerly Orchis spectabilis)

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis) Other common names: Showy Orchis

Other scientific names: Orchis spectabilis, Galeorchis spectabilis

Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae)

Group: Orchids

Flowers: Spring;  White, Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Simple, Entire

Habitat: Forests

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 22   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 692 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 A fine Showy Orchis plant in bloom.

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 Closer view of the flowers.

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 a Showy Orchis plant in the woods, with other spring wildflowers.

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 Cloeup of Showy Orchis flowers.

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 Looking inside some rather aged Showy Orchis flowers.

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 Showy Orchis flower buds.

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 Spent Showy Orchis plants in the late summer, forming seed.

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

 Spent Showy Orchis flowers in June.

Range map for Showy Orchis (Galearis spectabilis)

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