Calypso Orchids (Calypso bulbosa) are one of my favorite late-spring/early-summer wildflowers to photograph. While several states (as well as both Sweden and Finland) list Calypso Orchids as threatened or endangered, Colorado is not among them. They typically bloom during the first week of June in Rocky Mountain NP and are east to find if you know where to look. This photo was taken along the trail to Calypso Cascades in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain NP, a popular location for viewing Calypso Orchids. Although these beautiful wildflowers are not listed as threatened or endangered in Colorado, please follow the park regulations and do not pick them – leave them for others to enjoy.
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