Rare Yellow Orchids
Lisa thought it was a good idea to take a trip behind the mountain and look for Yellow Orchids. I thought it was too early.
We walked to a spring where we have found them before. It was tricky as we had to find a crossing to the creek that was running quick. Sure enough, Lisa was right (should I have doubted?) and the Yellow Orchids had just started to bloom.
Oregon Grape, blossoms promising a good year of ‘grapes’.
We also noticed plenty of young cones on the pine and spruce. Oregon Grape is covered with blossoms, possibly suggesting a good crop of the sour pitted fruit.
Young Pine cones covered in pollen. Pine pollen is used medicinally for many ailments. I told Lisa it is also said to boost testosterone, she said, ‘we should take some home’. I chewed on a few cones on the way home. Very sweet. Sure enough, I was harder than algebra when we pulled into the driveway. Unfortunately, Willow wouldn’t let me get close to Lisa. What nature gives, nature also takes away.
It has been a damp year so far. The plants and trees seem to be enjoying it.
Palliser Pass 
florylory61
Sooo, does pine pollen have any good benefits for women? Just asking for a friend. 😉
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underswansea
Well, other than the obvious spin off benefit, I can not say. 🙂
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mountaincoward
We’d call that orchid in the photo a ‘slipper orchid’ – but so far as I know we only have ‘Ladies Slipper Orchids’ and I don’t think they’re yellow from what I remember – more like pink or purple.
“Harder than algebra” – really funny! 😉
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underswansea
We also call them Lady’s Slippers. The yellow ones are said to be rare. If they are picked they won’t survive.
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mountaincoward
well that’s a good thing. If only all wild flowers took the same approach – if you pick me, I’ll die and look horrible in your vase! 😉
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Hey Bob .. I bet the trees and plants love the dampness .. we had such a dry summer! Autumn was much the same too
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underswansea
Hi Julie, yes the plants are loving it. I don’t believe the damp weather will last however. Did you get your winter garden in? Thanks for stopping by.
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Julie@frogpondfarm
I sure did get my winter garden in 🙂👏
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