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Grass-leaf Ladies'-tresses
Stanley Jones

Grass-leaf Ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes praecox)

Grass-leaf Ladies-tresses (Spiranthes praecox: Orchidaceae) These terrestrial herbs reach heights of 80 cm (31.5 in) tall. Flowering from March-June. Photographed in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Oak/yaupon/farkelberry dominated sand hill at ca. 100 m (333 ft) elevation. Yaupon Loop trail, creek-side.
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Habitat
Oak/yaupon/farkelberry dominated sand hill at ca. 100 m (333 ft) elevation.
Location
Lick Creek Park, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2012
Scientific name
Spiranthes praecox
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D with a Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS lens, ISO 100, Shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/5.

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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Stanley Jones
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