XV 

 LIMODORUM 



GRASS-PINK 

 Limodorum tuberosum L. (Plate LVI.) 



The Greek name, which means meadow gift, is appro- 

 priate for this brilliant blossom which rises among the tall 

 grasses of wet meadows and bogs over the whole eastern 

 part of the continent. Caiopogon is the name by which 

 it is known to earlier botanists. 



It frequents the same haunts as the Rose Pogonia, and in 

 June or July there are few extensive bogs where both do not 

 grow. As Baldwin says, "The more dangerous the morass 

 and the more untrustworthy the scow you have discovered 

 on the shore of a lake or creek, the more confident you may 

 be that your prize is awaiting you." 



This is the only species of Limodorum that comes within 

 our eastern limit. 



There is one striking feature that distinguishes this 

 orchis from others. The ovary is not twisted as in all our 

 other orchids, consequently the lip is in its proper place and 

 stands erect over the flower instead of hanging from the 

 under side. 



The slender grass-like plant rises a foot or a foot and a 



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