The Orchid Garden

native Texas orchids

Question:

Does anybody know of an orchid that grows on gravel hills? There is no folage on top of the ground, just the flower spike. It about 6 inches high. The flowers are small 3/8" long. White with red spots.The top appears to have 5 parts. Three over two.     It may not be an orchid at all. Somebody said "coral root orchid"? Thanks

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Does anybody know of an orchid that grows on gravel hills? There is no folage on top of the ground, just the flower spike. It about 6 inches high. The flowers are small 3/8" long. White with red spots.The top appears to have 5 parts. Three over two.     It may not be an orchid at all. Somebody said "coral root orchid"? Thanks

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