Corollorhiza odontorhiza var. odontorhiza

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C. o. v. o. is an achlorophyllous, mycoheterotrophic orchid found in rich woods. This variety is generally cleistogamous, that is, the flowers themselves are self-fertilizing and generally do not ever open and thus virtually all individuals of this variety are loaded with seed pods. You can see the swelling ovaries on these individuals.

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I can appreciate & enjoy the shots & rarity :clap: :clap: big words for a little species/flower!
 
Great shots for an interesting little guy. Thanks! :clap:

<Save you all the time....go knows I had to look it up. From wiki.>

achlorophyllous - not having chlorophyll and, hence, unable to engage in photosynthesis

mycoheterotrophic - Myco-heterotrophy is a symbiotic relationship between certain kinds of plants and fungi, in which the plant gets all or part of its food from parasitism upon fungi rather than from photosynthesis. A myco-heterotroph is the parasitic plant partner in this relationship. Myco-heterotrophy is considered a kind of cheating relationship and myco-heterotrophs are sometimes informally referred to as "mycorrhizal cheaters". This relationship is sometimes referred to as mycotrophy, though this term is also used for plants that engage in mutualistic mycorrhizal relationships.

cleistogamy - or automatic self-pollination describes the trait of certain plants to propagate by using non-opening, self-pollinating flowers. Especially in peanuts, peas, and beans, this behaviour is most widespread in legumes.
 
GReat pics! Thanks for sharing and explaining the biology of the plant! Very interesting plant!!!
 

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