Tipularia discolor, the Cranefly Orchid, is a terrestrial plant found mostly through the southeaster
Tipularia discolor, the Cranefly Orchid, is a terrestrial plant found mostly through the southeastern United States. After dormancy and prior to flowering, the plant’s growth consists of a single leaf, green on top and vividly purple on the bottom. The leaf senesces in spring, followed by a summer bloom on which exhibit atypical symmetry. The flowers are off-kilter to one side which allows the flower to deposit its pollinia on the left or right eye of its favored pollinator - a type of moth. -- source link
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