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Synonym: Calopogon pulchellu
Synonym: Calopogon pulchellu
Plant Family: Orchid, Orchidaceae
Grass Pink (Calopogon tuberosus) is a member of the orchid family found in bogs and other wetlands. It is well named, having grass-like leaves and pink to purple petals. Grass Pink stems grow to a height of 20-70 cm and has leaves 15-40 cm in length.
Front view of a Grass Pink Calopogon tuberosus flower, not quite all the way open. The leaves in the background do not belong to this wildflower, but are those of Labrador Tea.
Side view of Grass Pink bloom in the process of opening
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