**Description:** The largest and most spectacular native orchid in the region, featuring a large white pouch flushed with rose-pink.
**Size:** Grows 1 to 3 feet tall.
**Life Cycle:** Rare / Species of Concern. Can take up to 15 years to produce its first flower. They rely on a specific symbiotic relationship with soil fungi.
**Identification:** The foliage and stems are covered in fine, irritating hairs that can cause a rash, serving as a defense against deer.
**Habitat:** Found in alkaline fens and damp, mossy woodlands with undisturbed water levels.