Helleborine, Epipactis helleborine Marquette CountyHelleborine, Epipactis helleborine Marquette County
Copyright © 1999 by Michael Sherman
Because this alien orchid is expanding its range, Helleborine is considered a weed by some while others are discovering it for the first time. Although not showy, this plant is very handsome and seems to fit with the Upper Peninsula landscape.
While drawing this study, two
species of of hornet, Yellow-Jacket and I believe Bald-Faced,
visited the flowers. The insect's heads fit nicely into the base
of the lip.
What
Helleborine looks like in September
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