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Fairy slipper orchid (Calypso bulbosa), Fairbanks, late May. One of Alaska's most striking wildflowers, and one of the earliest.

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An extreme close-up of a single fairy slipper orchid (Calypso bulbosa) in bloom, photographed in Fairbanks, Alaska in late May. The flower displays vivid magenta-purple sepals and petals radiating outward from a central white and purple-striped pouch or lip, which is marked with yellow fringed crests and small red spots. The stem is slender and reddish-brown. The background is soft and blurred, showing muted gray, brown, and green tones.

Calypso bulbosa - fairy slipper - Alaska Wildflowers

Calypso bulbosa is a very showy pink or magenta orchid that grows in mossy forest or open areas in Alaska. It's "slipper" is often bearded with dark purple spots or streaks.
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Wildflowers as Art - Lee Petersen Photography

"Wildflowers as Art" showcases nature's intricate designs through carefully composed photographs. This gallery highlights the artistic qualities found in wildflowers - their vibrant colors, delicate structures, and harmonious forms.
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