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Rattlesnake Plantain

Wildflower Journal Posted on 2025-11-13 by D. Smith2025-11-14
Rattlesnake Plantain

Western Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia) is an evergreen perennial in the orchid family which can be spotted in our mid-elevation forests of the Southern Interior.   From thick roots and spreading rhizomes Goodyera often spreads, forming small colonies.    A basal cluster of dark green leaves are oval – lanceolate and have a whitish streak down the middle.  Stiff stems rise … Continue reading →

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Mara Meadows Ecological Reserve

Wildflower Journal Posted on 2025-06-23 by D. Smith2025-08-09
Mara Meadows Ecological Reserve

Mara Meadows Provincial Park is an ecological reserve “which contains unique calcareous fen ecosystem with diverse flora including rare orchids.”    Access is difficult.   We can drive back roads on the west side or on the south side, but there are no trailheads, no clear trails, and all routes require some bushwhacking.     We tried two routes on the northwest … Continue reading →

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