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Royal Rein Orchid (Piperia transversa)

The royal rein orchid (Piperia transversa) is a beautiful perennial herb that is native to western North America. It is distinguished by long spurs on the back of each flower, which are relatively straight and nearly perpendicular to the stem (in other Piperia species, the spurs curve downward almost parallel with the stem). Additional common names include flat-spurred piperia and mountain piperia.


Royal rein orchid (Piperia transversa). Focus-stacked for increased depth of field. Pioneer, Amador County, California, USA.
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Royal rein orchid (Piperia transversa), highly-detailed close-up of an individual flower in bloom. Focus-stacked for increased depth of field. Pioneer, Amador County, California, USA.
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Royal rein orchid (Piperia transversa), documentary view of the entire plant towering over the surrounding foliage. Pioneer, Amador County, California, USA.
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