James's official botany thread! (56k warning) - Page 10

Smadbeck1 · 06-23-2009, 09:51 PM

Those are some super-nice orchid photos! Thanks for posting them.

Kinnell · 06-26-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nygreenguy

Well, Adirondack flora time!

Ill start off with the first wild orchid I have ever seen! This is Cypripedium acaula, Pink lady's slipper.

In many places like wiki youll see mentions of orchids needing a fungal associate to thrive. While this is true, over 90% of ALL flowering plants have fungal associates (mycorrhiza) and in most cases, both the fungi and plant need each other to survive.

These pink ladyslippers like acid soil like white pines.
This is from Haliburton Ontario Canada a bit farther north, and surprising for an orchid (to me).

Kinnell · 06-26-2009, 02:18 AM

I have many native flower pictures from Ontario, as I've been working with the native plant society of Ontario.
We too wish to eradicate the hated, invasive, Garlic Mustard!

I can upload, or search for plants that other forumites might wish to see.

ravenscape · 06-26-2009, 02:21 AM

Nice!

Welcome to TR, Kinnell!

Kinnell · 06-26-2009, 02:30 AM

A cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) in early bloom (Haliburton):

Kinnell · 06-26-2009, 02:36 AM

Thanks ravenscape.

This is an excellent thread. Thanks to all for the piccies. Very informative.

Kinnell · 06-26-2009, 04:55 AM

This is the area

Smadbeck1 · 06-26-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinnell

A cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) in early bloom (Haliburton):

Was that taken this year? Here in Massachusetts, the cardinal flower is just starting to grow. More pictures are definitely welcome.

cmoon · 06-26-2009, 03:28 PM

Scarlet Columbine (San Gabriel Mts, 6/21)

cmoon · 06-26-2009, 03:33 PM

The California Poppy (4/9 Santa Monica Mts)

nygreenguy · 06-28-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smadbeck1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinnell

A cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) in early bloom (Haliburton):

Was that taken this year? Here in Massachusetts, the cardinal flower is just starting to grow. More pictures are definitely welcome.

I have some pressed in my personal collection!

Smadbeck1 · 06-28-2009, 12:51 PM

Tubercled orchid, Platanthera flava var. herbiola

An inconspicuous plant with tiny flowers. Listed as Threatened here in Massachusetts, when I reported this population to the state Natural Heritage program last year I discovered that it was a first record for my town. I'm happy to see they're back this year.

cmoon · 06-28-2009, 04:07 PM

Apparently these images aren't showing up for everyone, so here are some direct links:

California Poppy (April, Santa Monica mts)

Scotch Broom (I think...) (Also April, Santa Monicas)

Scarlet Columbine (6/21, San Gabriel Mts--Icehouse canyon)

Coleslaw · 07-03-2009, 02:56 PM

What works for me when images don't load:
Right click on question mark icon
Select "Copy image address"
Go to that address and view the image
Return to the thread and the image will be visible in the thread as well.

Kinnell · 08-07-2009, 02:30 AM

Off topic:
Is there an amphibians thread?
I saw a five-lined skink

last week in Haliburton.
They are the only lizards found in Ontario, and usually only in the Georgian Bay region, or down on Lake Erie.

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Smadbeck1 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 58	Those are some super-nice orchid photos! Thanks for posting them.

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Kinnell Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	I have many native flower pictures from Ontario, as I've been working with the native plant society of Ontario. We too wish to eradicate the hated, invasive, Garlic Mustard! I can upload, or search for plants that other forumites might wish to see.

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ravenscape asynchronicity Administrator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norton's Empire Posts: 44,876	Nice! Welcome to TR, Kinnell!

06-28-2009, 12:51 PM	#537374 / #237
Smadbeck1 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 58	Tubercled orchid, Platanthera flava var. herbiola An inconspicuous plant with tiny flowers. Listed as Threatened here in Massachusetts, when I reported this population to the state Natural Heritage program last year I discovered that it was a first record for my town. I'm happy to see they're back this year.

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Coleslaw Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,928	What works for me when images don't load: Right click on question mark icon Select "Copy image address" Go to that address and view the image Return to the thread and the image will be visible in the thread as well.

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Kinnell Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	Off topic: Is there an amphibians thread? I saw a five-lined skink last week in Haliburton. They are the only lizards found in Ontario, and usually only in the Georgian Bay region, or down on Lake Erie.