Fairy-slipper (Calypso bulbosa) observed in Port Angeles
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Summary
iNaturalistA Fairy-slipper orchid (Calypso bulbosa) was spotted and documented in Port Angeles, Washington, earning research-grade status on iNaturalist. This rare native orchid is of conservation interest due to its dependence on undisturbed forest habitat and specific fungal partnerships to survive.
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Key Findings
A single research-grade observation of Calypso bulbosa was recorded in Port Angeles, confirming a local presence of this species.
The observation meets iNaturalist's research-grade threshold, meaning at least two-thirds of identifiers agreed on the species identification.
Fairy-slipper is a mycorrhizal-dependent orchid with no chlorophyll at germination, making it a sensitive indicator of old-growth or mature forest ecosystem health.
Original Abstract
Research-grade observation of Fairy-slipper in Port Angeles.
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